Torn Groin Muscle

**Sky9** · 08-25-2005, 12:59 PM

Well I got it checked out the other day and it turns out I tore a groin muscle last thursday :sick: . The good news is that it is not a hernia, which my doctor thought it might be, but the surgen said it wasnt. Anyways, its been a week since I did it and I think Im ready to brave the gym again. I wont be able to do back, chest, or legs for at least a month. Needless to say my delts, bis, and tris should be getting some work over the next month. Right now I cant even roll over in bed without waking in pain, and tucking my shirt in for work even hurts. Man this sux. I think Im going to have to start physical therapy soon too. Anybody got any ideas on things to either get better or keep myself is somewhat of good shape??

**Peaked_18** · 08-25-2005, 03:29 PM

Good it's not a hernia. You can heal in a few weeks with some ice and some amino acids. Keep the protein up and try to stay off your feet.

Good luck with therapy.

Regular dumbbells can help you out and try and keep a good diet.

**Sky9** · 08-25-2005, 06:36 PM

Thanks Peaked, Im trying to keep the diet up so I dont get fat, but damn its hard. Im going to try and workout lightly today, we'll see how it goes.

Pj-Macx · 08-25-2005, 07:13 PM

Sorry about your injury Sky9.. I hope you feel better soon... I tore mine when I was younger.. it took a very long time to heal.. just work your upper body and watch your diet.. like Peaked said.. and you should do fine..

pammiejoe6 · 08-25-2005, 07:23 PM

you might consider trying a pair of spandex shorts to help support you...i hear the swimer/diver ones are really helpful in groin pain.

also check out this PDF file for a lot of helpful stretching techniques.

heres another interesting and relevant article on groin pain

hope you feel better dude!

**Sky9** · 08-26-2005, 01:19 AM

Thanks alot for the support guys, I think Im going to try and find a physical therapist tomarrow. My surgen said I should go to one for a while to get better quicker. Im sure there has to be some good ones in the philly area, if anybody has any referals Im all ears. Also I was thinkin about starting to take CEE again for the muscle recuperation effects. What are your guys thoughts on this, would it help??

**Sky9** · 08-30-2005, 03:15 PM

Does anyone know if taking creatine would help with healing this muscel via phosphate group donation???

**DarkFalcon** · 08-31-2005, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky9

Well I got it checked out the other day and it turns out I tore a groin muscle last thursday :sick: . The good news is that it is not a hernia, which my doctor thought it might be, but the surgen said it wasnt. Anyways, its been a week since I did it and I think Im ready to brave the gym again. I wont be able to do back, chest, or legs for at least a month. Needless to say my delts, bis, and tris should be getting some work over the next month. Right now I cant even roll over in bed without waking in pain, and tucking my shirt in for work even hurts. Man this sux. I think Im going to have to start physical therapy soon too. Anybody got any ideas on things to either get better or keep myself is somewhat of good shape??

Why no chest and back?

Hope your feeling better soon by the way.

**Sky9** · 08-31-2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Why no chest and back?

Hope your feeling better soon by the way.

I actually tried chest yesterday and was ok with light weights and my feet up on the end of the bench. Im going to try upper back today, but I cant do much tensing of my abdomen, so many bent over type of exercises are out of the question.

**DarkFalcon** · 08-31-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky9

I actually tried chest yesterday and was ok with light weights and my feet up on the end of the bench. Im going to try upper back today, but I cant do much tensing of my abdomen, so many bent over type of exercises are out of the question.

Ya that's what I figured. If stick to moderate weight up your reps and stick to machines that isolate chest and back muscles you should be able to at least maintain your current upper body size and maybe even add a bit of definition.

**Sky9** · 09-01-2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Ya that's what I figured. If stick to moderate weight up your reps and stick to machines that isolate chest and back muscles you should be able to at least maintain your current upper body size and maybe even add a bit of definition.

Yep, thats pretty much what Im looking for. Ive gone down to about 183-184lbs, which is down from 190 at the end of my SD cycle (started at 182lbs). So it looks like I just pretty much went back to my baseline, which sucks, but it could be worse.

Im just trying to get my diet back together and stay in somewhat of good shape till Im healed.

**Sky9** · 09-20-2005, 09:23 PM

Just to give an update if anyone cares. I am now about 4 1/2 weeks out from my injury and recovery has been slow and steady. I have started lifting a little bit more aggressively, but have a ways to go before I am back to normal. I am hoping that in about another 3-4 weeks I will be close to normal.

On a side note, I would like to put a warning out to people doing heavy weighted lunges. I have always done them after squats and up until my injury never had any problems. To this day I still do not understand why this injury occured. I was using normal weights (60lbs dumbells) and going deep which I always do with lunges. When I felt the snap and heard the pop, I was doing nothing different than I have always done, to my knowledge. I will probably never do heavy, or any, lunges ever again for fear of re-injuring the muscle.

So in closing, if you choose to do lunges, stay light and be careful. Just a word to the wise from my experience.

**DarkFalcon** · 09-21-2005, 06:10 AM

Glad to hear your getting better bro. Groin pulls can be troublesome.

**Sky9** · 09-22-2005, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Glad to hear your getting better bro. Groin pulls can be troublesome.

Thanks DF, I know this one has been a hard injury to recover from, just part of playing the game though.

**Sky9** · 10-03-2005, 08:57 PM

Just an FYI, Im starting to feel a little bit better and will attempt another HST training cycle this week. I think I might start a thread to record the training sometime this week if I get a chance.

**DarkFalcon** · 10-03-2005, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky9

Just an FYI, Im starting to feel a little bit better and will attempt another HST training cycle this week. I think I might start a thread to record the training sometime this week if I get a chance.

Great to hear Sky. Glad your feeling better. Now don't do it again! :fingersxd

**Sky9** · 10-19-2005, 03:22 PM

Thanks DF, be sure to check out the new log and review link in my profile if you get a chance, things are going well so far. I really appreciate your support man, thanks.

08-25-2005, 12:59 PM	#1
Sky9 IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 134 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Torn Groin Muscle Well I got it checked out the other day and it turns out I tore a groin muscle last thursday :sick: . The good news is that it is not a hernia, which my doctor thought it might be, but the surgen said it wasnt. Anyways, its been a week since I did it and I think Im ready to brave the gym again. I wont be able to do back, chest, or legs for at least a month. Needless to say my delts, bis, and tris should be getting some work over the next month. Right now I cant even roll over in bed without waking in pain, and tucking my shirt in for work even hurts. Man this sux. I think Im going to have to start physical therapy soon too. Anybody got any ideas on things to either get better or keep myself is somewhat of good shape?? __________________ www.islandsupplements.com HST and DHEA/ATD http://anabolicminds.com/forum/show...1545#post381545 Review / Compare: X-Lean, Amp, and Venom http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showt...7709#post77709 HST and Superdrol with Pics http://anabolicminds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31794 Max-OT and 1AD/4AD http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...766#post5814766 Max-OT and Viraloid http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...000#post6085000

08-25-2005, 06:36 PM	#3
Sky9 IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 134 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Thanks Peaked, Im trying to keep the diet up so I dont get fat, but damn its hard. Im going to try and workout lightly today, we'll see how it goes. __________________ www.islandsupplements.com HST and DHEA/ATD http://anabolicminds.com/forum/show...1545#post381545 Review / Compare: X-Lean, Amp, and Venom http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showt...7709#post77709 HST and Superdrol with Pics http://anabolicminds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31794 Max-OT and 1AD/4AD http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...766#post5814766 Max-OT and Viraloid http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...000#post6085000

08-25-2005, 07:13 PM	#4
Pj-Macx Pro Stature Join Date: May 2005 Location: 632 HP SS Posts: 3,336 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 68	Sorry about your injury Sky9.. I hope you feel better soon... I tore mine when I was younger.. it took a very long time to heal.. just work your upper body and watch your diet.. like Peaked said.. and you should do fine.. __________________ Co-Owner @ BodyBuildingXtreme 2002 Navy Blue Metallic Camaro SS "The Blue Ghost" # 10354 -=LME LSX 454ci built for N20=-

08-26-2005, 01:19 AM	#6
Sky9 IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 134 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Thanks alot for the support guys, I think Im going to try and find a physical therapist tomarrow. My surgen said I should go to one for a while to get better quicker. Im sure there has to be some good ones in the philly area, if anybody has any referals Im all ears. Also I was thinkin about starting to take CEE again for the muscle recuperation effects. What are your guys thoughts on this, would it help?? __________________ www.islandsupplements.com HST and DHEA/ATD http://anabolicminds.com/forum/show...1545#post381545 Review / Compare: X-Lean, Amp, and Venom http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showt...7709#post77709 HST and Superdrol with Pics http://anabolicminds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31794 Max-OT and 1AD/4AD http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...766#post5814766 Max-OT and Viraloid http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...000#post6085000

08-30-2005, 03:15 PM	#7
Sky9 IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 134 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Creatine and Healing Does anyone know if taking creatine would help with healing this muscel via phosphate group donation??? __________________ www.islandsupplements.com HST and DHEA/ATD http://anabolicminds.com/forum/show...1545#post381545 Review / Compare: X-Lean, Amp, and Venom http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showt...7709#post77709 HST and Superdrol with Pics http://anabolicminds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31794 Max-OT and 1AD/4AD http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...766#post5814766 Max-OT and Viraloid http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...000#post6085000

08-25-2005, 03:29 PM	#2
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Good it's not a hernia. You can heal in a few weeks with some ice and some amino acids. Keep the protein up and try to stay off your feet. Good luck with therapy. Regular dumbbells can help you out and try and keep a good diet.

08-25-2005, 07:23 PM	#5
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,163 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	you might consider trying a pair of spandex shorts to help support you...i hear the swimer/diver ones are really helpful in groin pain. also check out this PDF file for a lot of helpful stretching techniques. heres another interesting and relevant article on groin pain hope you feel better dude!

09-20-2005, 09:23 PM	#12
Sky9 IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 134 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Just to give an update if anyone cares. I am now about 4 1/2 weeks out from my injury and recovery has been slow and steady. I have started lifting a little bit more aggressively, but have a ways to go before I am back to normal. I am hoping that in about another 3-4 weeks I will be close to normal. On a side note, I would like to put a warning out to people doing heavy weighted lunges. I have always done them after squats and up until my injury never had any problems. To this day I still do not understand why this injury occured. I was using normal weights (60lbs dumbells) and going deep which I always do with lunges. When I felt the snap and heard the pop, I was doing nothing different than I have always done, to my knowledge. I will probably never do heavy, or any, lunges ever again for fear of re-injuring the muscle. So in closing, if you choose to do lunges, stay light and be careful. Just a word to the wise from my experience. __________________ www.islandsupplements.com HST and DHEA/ATD http://anabolicminds.com/forum/show...1545#post381545 Review / Compare: X-Lean, Amp, and Venom http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showt...7709#post77709 HST and Superdrol with Pics http://anabolicminds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31794 Max-OT and 1AD/4AD http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...766#post5814766 Max-OT and Viraloid http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...000#post6085000

09-21-2005, 06:10 AM	#13
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Glad to hear your getting better bro. Groin pulls can be troublesome.

10-03-2005, 08:57 PM	#15
Sky9 IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 134 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Just an FYI, Im starting to feel a little bit better and will attempt another HST training cycle this week. I think I might start a thread to record the training sometime this week if I get a chance. __________________ www.islandsupplements.com HST and DHEA/ATD http://anabolicminds.com/forum/show...1545#post381545 Review / Compare: X-Lean, Amp, and Venom http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showt...7709#post77709 HST and Superdrol with Pics http://anabolicminds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31794 Max-OT and 1AD/4AD http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...766#post5814766 Max-OT and Viraloid http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...000#post6085000

10-19-2005, 03:22 PM	#17
Sky9 IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 134 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Thanks DF, be sure to check out the new log and review link in my profile if you get a chance, things are going well so far. I really appreciate your support man, thanks. __________________ www.islandsupplements.com HST and DHEA/ATD http://anabolicminds.com/forum/show...1545#post381545 Review / Compare: X-Lean, Amp, and Venom http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showt...7709#post77709 HST and Superdrol with Pics http://anabolicminds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31794 Max-OT and 1AD/4AD http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...766#post5814766 Max-OT and Viraloid http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...000#post6085000

10-20-2005, 02:50 AM	#18
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299