How to treat a Strain / tear of the Adductor Muscle (Groin strain) using Kinesiology tape

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John Gibbons is a sports Osteopath and a lecturer for the 'Bodymaster Method ®' and in this video he is demonstrating how to apply Kinesiology Tape for a patient that presents with an adductor muscle strain (groin strain). Want to learn how to apply Kinesiology Tape and other Physical Therapy CPD Courses then look on www.johngibbons...
John is also the Author of the highly successful book called 'Muscle Energy Techniques, a practical guide for physical therapists', you can buy his book on www.amazon.com
John is also writing 2 more books for 2013, one is on 'A Practical Guide for Kinesiology Taping Techniques' with a DVD and the other book is called; 'Vital Glutes, connecting the gait cycle to pain and dysfunction'. These will be able to buy at the end of 2013 through Amazon.
John now offers Advanced Training in all aspects of Sports Medicine to already qualified therapists in manual therapy to 'Diploma' Level. You need to have attended all of his Physical Therapy Courses before the diploma is awarded. His venue is based at the idylic venue of Oxford University, home of the first four-minute mile by Roger Bannister.

[@Markybeeski]

Thanks for the advice. I was able to play sport tonight with no issues after following these clear instructions.

[@JohnGibbons]

Great to hear!

[@charlescajucom7852]

When my leg wide apart it feels very painful

[@mikun0562]

Samee

[@mishaarora7444]

Same

[@swathikalva2281]

Same

[@ahmedal-rubie411]

Me 2

[@samirkhan-xb8ke]

Same what's solution

[@민지김-z4k]

As a dancer I'm close to crying cause I need those videos

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments, regards JG

[@withlove_jr]

SAME I JUST PULLED IT 😭😭😭

[@leenahocuttduarte2806]

SAME i pulled this muscle over 4 months ago and it still hurts to do basic ballet movements?? Are doing better? Do you have any advice you could share because i NEED to start dancing again but i cant

[@kemishalowe8556]

Girl lol that’s why I’m here too the struggle is real

[@Chandreshheree]

@@leenahocuttduarte2806 i want to dance again but this pain is not allowing me how to treat this please help i am crying 😭

[@QarlKillua]

I play sports that require jumping and splitting in the air, while playing suddenly I felt a snap at this area muscle while in the air n splitting. My question for all the gurus out there. How to maintain the split reach while recovering from the pain?

[@keyizi12]

hi, so about a week ago i was outside with my friends, we were in the cold we were playing with the volleyball and then we were kicking it, i wasent kicking hard at all it was just a soft one im fact i was using my other leg more. i barely moved around or ran it was a small jog (less then a warm up pace) and it was so cold i couldent feel anything at all. when we went inside and got warm i felt dull pain on my right groin. the next day i felt a pericing feeling but it didnt hurt and ever since that day ive been feeling it but it doesent hurt but i can tell its there so wht should i do?. i run track and the season is about to start and i have practice Tuesday and i really wanna participate as my last year as a senior, its been a struggle. thank you

[@jaysway11]

Oh my gosh bro I’ve been out since like last may from running because of this. Everyone is pressuring me to go back to sports bro because I’ve been out for so long but I can tell it’s still there . Your comment described how I have felt exactly. How did you recover from this ?

[@weepingsunflower784]

it's almost been 4 months and i'm close to ending my life bc of it :(

[@meyoume8]

its been 7 already. keep patient

[@fransinger444]

Thank you for your detailed presentation! As I get older, I appreciate teachers that R informative and compassionate, without talking down to the student!

[@JohnGibbons]

+Frances Singer Thanks for your comments, i appreciate what you said

[@Daniel-cu9wj]

Very tough injury to recover from. Torn mine 9 years ago in high school football and had surgery. Still feel a very uncomfortable popping from time to time when engaging my abs. Noticeably weaker on that side as well.

[@tricksnpro7993]

But if it’s only torn right? Cuz ur scaring me😭

[@Daniel-cu9wj]

@@tricksnpro7993 yeah I had a bad tear and needed surgery. I would imagine a pull or strain is easier to recover from

[@NikhilKumarM]

😭

[@andrewearnshaw6204]

First thing I tried when pulling my groin was to exercises it and stretch it, found out the hard way that is a no no. Walking makes it worse also. WHole hip feels out of place. Will just ice,elevate and rest it for now

[@ksnapperrocks254]

So icing helped u ?

[@ksnapperrocks254]

@tyler g Bob and Brad famous on internet 😂they hav a nice starting song . Yea I saw many vidios regarding this . The pain is horrible I'll do refer them thankx for the suggestion 👍

[@kmorris4140]

Did you sort it and how? Thanks

[@johnrichards4097]

Everything I have read is that ice and rest for 48 hours only! After that should heat. The only thing I e does is reduce inflammation and provide some pain relief. As I say that is what I have read. First time I have had this type of injury and it’s sooooo painful.

[@umangatang]

I have restrained my adductor for the second time, post 6 weeks of rehab. All strains occured during straight running, while knee was near highest point mid stride. Through rehab i've increased overall hip and leg flexibility considerably, and performed various strengthening exercises routinely. None of which, however, feel like they "hit the spot" (strain location). Any chance you could post some adductor strengthening exercises? General content over the internet is very generic and basic.

[@joserojas964]

so my groin has improved a little but since i play soccer everytime i kick the ball really hard i feel a little pitch which wasnt there before does anyone know what i can do to recover from this or how long i should rest?

[@jacobreynolds1226]

You should rest for about 2-5 days without playing 'hardcore soccer' (playing seriously) ps. My parents are doctors

[@GiorgiAkhalaia]

Same groin pain here, on right feet, I’ve rested it for 1 week but it does not make difference, still hurts, I think 1 week is not enough, for that injury...

[@jayoie1422]

Jose Rojas dont mean to scare yah soccer player here been resting for more than 5 months it doesn’t hurt at all but when I run or kick it will

[@bendodsworth2373]

Yeah I've had the problem for 6 months now I can run and kick the ball but as soon as I kick with say 30 percent power it just goes again and I can barely walk.

[@tajhalexander6040]

Ben Dodsworth I’m having the same problem as you 😭. Did you manage to heal it yet? If you did what did you do?

[@ashflanagan2655]

hi, I have a pain when deadlifting on the right side groin area what can i do to releave this

[@JohnGibbons]

I would try and see a Physical therapist like me if that is possible as to advise without looking at you is difficult. Regards JG

[@natehorn6]

In hockey practice I tweaked my groin and was getting a sharp pain in the upper groin when I would try to turn and stuff. I rested for 4 days and then today tried to return, it felt good for a while at full speed and then about 45 minutes in I got the same sharp pain... I don't really know what to do. I have 3 games this week Tuesday Thursday Saturday.. Saturday is the big one that I really need to play in.. What should I do I am pretty lost at what to do

[@JohnGibbons]

+Nate Horn It is difficult for me to comment without actually looking at you, why don't you try and see someone like me as I am sure they can help you. Good luck!

[@Amelia_thequeen]

I pulled a muscle playing soccer and I’m 21 and I play for years and I was gonna kick the ball and someone was running to slide to get the ball and I was about to kick it I just ran and the person who was about to slide they slided and made me fall and so the splits and I did score and I was starting to cry

[@JohnGibbons]

At least you scored so a positive - hope you heal quickly, regards JG

[@blu5117]

2.5 years and it still hurts.. same thing happened to my left leg today. it's extremely painful.

[@JohnGibbons]

Try and see a therapist like me as sure they can help, regards JG

[@l-am4606]

Hi Blu, is it fixed? I have had the same issue for the same amount of time! And I’ve been to drs, physio, chiropractors, osteopaths ! And nothing has helped so far

[@kpsoles]

@@l-am4606 I’m the same. I’ve had it for probably 5 years ongoing now. It has probably come through (I play football) kicking the ball hard all the time, pinging the ball and crossing it without warming up. I’m not even sure myself what the problem is but the video points in the spots/ areas that I feel the pain. I can only feel the pain when I tense that muscle and I haven’t even been able to find anyone that can help.

[@studentoflife632]

I'm sure I tore my adductor kicking a football (not confirmed), I immediately had to lay on the ground for about 10 mins and eventually limped home while feeling sick and dizzy. overtime it healed into a strangely thick mass in the adductor area that contracts into a large ball when I close my legs together and stretches back out when I open again. its quite baffling 🤔

[@sidahmedsilmi8993]

Hi sir I have this injury but i want to ask can it heal by herself with time ??? And if so haw much time ? Pleaz respondi :)

[@bz.27k15]

Whenever I do side kicks or even stretch my legs I have a popping sensation near my crotch area and it can be a little painful if kicking can completely throw my balance. What is it??

[@JohnGibbons]

It might be coming from the joint in the front of the groin area called the Symphysis-Pubis and its a good idea to go and see a therapist that can take a look. Regards JG

[@oscarhulphers9119]

I have this EXACT problem and had for many months now, PLEASE how did you handle it?

[@joshuacatahan8607]

i feel you. this is what happened to me when I tried to force myself to split

[@weepingsunflower784]

@@joshuacatahan8607 same, is everything okay now? i dont wanna feel like this much longer lol

[@ychvd1]

hi john.i have this pain in my groin(inside about 5 cm from the top)that i cant rely locate the source and cant find a streach that realy streachs it .if had it for close to a year now .any help would be appreciated

[@JohnGibbons]

It sounds like the problem might be in the hip joint rather than a simple muscle strain of the adductor. I would try and see someone like the to assess your hip joint. regards JG

[@君李-q8z]

Hi. I'm a girl. Yesterday I did gymnastics but when I woke up in the morning my left leg (around the hamstring area) was in pain. I can't stand on it. I don't know what's happened or if I've pulled it

[@leenassem7417]

Same yesterday I just want to do cart wheel not for real just to streach then my leg popped and I cannot stand on it then I like in the vedio I did this and putting it down slowly and it's in pain hope it isnt breaked

[@simonaji1160]

Guen Taigan Li hello how are you

[@7980flh]

Don't have pain but extremely swollen Inner thigh. Weakness in knee and thigh

[@JohnGibbons]

Try and see someone like me where you live as sure they can help, regards JG

[@dougthompson6905]

Doug Thompson here. Thanks for the informative video. I have had a strained/torn adductor for a long time (as in years). From time to time when stretching it "pops" painfully and significant bruising occurs. If I leave it alone, it remains painfully tight; if I try to stretch it seems to reinjure. Any advice? Many thanks.

[@samstutz9279]

Doug Thompson did you ever find out what was wrong? I have those exact synptoms now and its been a year

[@martharivera5865]

Sam Stutz ME TOO i Need helpppp

[@samstutz9279]

@@martharivera5865 I found out I have Athletic Pubalgia (Sports Hernia). It requires surgical repair.

[@Emma-pl9gt]

@@samstutz9279 Me too and it's seriously depressing, How are you now?

[@Emma-pl9gt]

@@martharivera5865 Me too :( 13 months of this and I can't do my job!

[@Axel-je9re]

Sir my injuries been mores than a year. I even consulted to so many physiotherapists. It stops for a while but then when I start playing again, it starts to hurt again. What should I do ?

[@JohnGibbons]

No idea without looking at you, see an Osteopath and see what they say regards JG

[@Axel-je9re]

John Gibbons thank you sir

[@txyouth]

find Dr William Brown from California. He helped me.

[@TabouAyoub]

Top 👍

[@JohnGibbons]

Super!

[@colby4384]

Hurt the same area I'm pretty sure but it only hurts when I move a certain way I can run without any pain, suggestions?

[@2MPKjTv]

Omm exactly how mines is rn

[@2MPKjTv]

Whatd you do ?

[@patro8535]

The strain happened like 7 months ago hasn't healed yet😥

[@JohnGibbons]

I would look at the Hip joint if still an issue - regards JG

[@jaimesantiago9312]

Hi I hurt my inner supporting groin muscle on my leg doing Side Kick drills in Tae Kwon Do class. It's been 13 months and I had a Orthopedic do an MRI and he said I didn't need surgery(this is 6 months into it after I just tried to rest for a few months then rehab on my own). He sent me to physical therapy which because of scheduling took a couple months to start. So after 4-5 months of PT it is stronger but still hurts when I try to do the Side Kicking move to get back to class. I've been training on and off for 20+ years prior to injury with never an injury to my groin. However when I was doing the drill I was coming back from a layoff and was heavier. I'm not sure if I should seek alternative treatment like acupuncture but while it's stronger it's still a sharp pain when ever I kick higher than mid level and sharp pain until I get warmed up. Please advise me on any ideas of treatment. I am in my mid 40's.

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi Jaime, I can see you at my clinic in Oxford if any good, you can make the appointment through my website as its difficult to advise without actually looking at you. Regards JG

[@luiditcham9600]

I broke my ankle recently and got my cast off recently yesterday I was on my crutches and my crutch slipped on something I fell to the floor now my knee all the way up to the thigh idk what I've done but I can barley move it and it sticks out when I try and put it straight a bit if it's still bad I'm going to go to the hospital where I broke dosnt hurt it's just my knee do u know anything I can do?

[@zuna2274]

Dear John I need some advise the other week I injured my groin and I've been out for around a week now this happened in football and I'm wondering how much longer ill be out for please help

[@farazrasool2753]

Hey I am suffering too..is that groin alright now? Or the pain is continuing..

[@ritchivalens6816]

I have pain and swelling where he had the red stickers placed on his groin/inner thigh, that is shown in the beginning of the video. "How I think it happened" I was wearing tight underwear and shorts and went to bed like that. The next day I was fine until I changed out of the shorts and put on some Jean's. I'm not used to wearing tight cloths. At first I thought it was a hernia but I haven't been doing any heavy lifting. The only thing I can think of is tendonitis from wearing tight shorts all night. Is that possible. What do you think Doc?

[@JohnGibbons]

Difficult to comment without looking at you so I suggest you see someone like me to check, regards JG

[@kevinm2365]

I was running yesterday then felt a pain in my groin and I have had trouble walking recently. I am watching thus as I am using a hot pad and I was just finished recovering from a knee injury when this happened.

[@JohnGibbons]

I am sure the tape will help, regards JG

[@omarmahfouz5599]

from personal experience..i recommend you do an MRI, sometimes a groin hernia can be disguised as an adductor strain, and vice versa. I know that it is often said that hernias will have a bulging, but thats not necessary in its early stages.

[@JohnGibbons]

Thats fine but probably not necessary for the first consultation...however, if pain persists then it makes sense to have an MRI. Thanks for the comments, Regards JG

[@johnrichards4097]

@@JohnGibbons thanks I was worked I had a femoral hernia. It’s so painful. I used to play rugby so used to pain. But this is something else. Good videos.

[@shobhas5478]

dear bhoomika I have leg pain please do something lot of paining

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi, you can book a treatment with me in Oxford (UK) if you wish, all details are on the website. regards JG

[@Sprinteruttu100]

I'm also suffering from this injury from last 8 months... . I do all things which an athlete can do for his recovery... - iceing , hot water wash.. 80-90 times physiotherapy, niddle therapy... Used many oils... Leaves... and many more ayurvedic... Homeopathy...and Medicine... But I can't get any response from this all... I have all exercise for groin.. .. done tube exercise but can't get any response 😢😢 Please give some precautions to cure this injury.. for my upcoming games 😢😢

[@sang01me]

I don't have a refrigerator to use ice. Lockdown, so can't buy a tape or pain patch. Spent first week or more of groin strain without vegetables or fruits/nutrition, because lockdown.

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for sharing and sorry to hear that, take care, regards JG

[@sang01me]

@@JohnGibbons Thank you, Mr Gibbons. I really appreciate it. :) Hoping that it heals by the fourth week atleast. It's probably just a grade 1 strain anyways.

[@JohnGibbons]

sang01me yes I am sure if it’s a grade 1 strain then you will be fine soon

[@sang01me]

@@JohnGibbons I really hope so. Looking forward to getting back to my normal workout routine. :)

[@andrewjimenez5994]

Was working out in the adductor machine in the gym. Felt pain days after and has lasted months

[@hasan8483]

Good thing that i only had it go r and hour

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards JG

[@shamilshamsudeen697]

Sir ,I am a basketball player.I have been facing this adductor pain since last month.. Since the tournaments are near by I can't take complete rest. So if I use this tape will i get slight relief while I play? Pls do rply

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi, i would try the tape as it will probably reduce some of your symptoms...after the competition then try and see someone like me to assess your hip joint as the pain might be referring from there. regards JG

[@imeverywhere4808]

Do you still have the pain

[@sherizazzetti1824]

That's the number one thing is rub your legs rub your muscles out well let me tell you not everybody can be corrected with that you know what when I had therapy done I felt worse than I ever felt in my whole life and I just assumed not to be touched I assume not to go to therapy because it's a waste of money and I just live with a pain and do what I do at home just to take hot baths and just wait for it to go away or if you don't then I guess I'm screwed but you know what it's nice to see all these videos out there but nobody don't talk about the other part well done it don't fix everybody but it's nice to know

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards JG

[@TatariJr.editzzz]

I play football/soccer anytime I shoot it pains me,right below my waist

[@Greg-rp1sh]

had a hip replaced two years ago(left side) and from that day to this i can't lift my left leg from a seated position have tried everything , walking is fine but lifting up from seated is a no no, any advice would be great full, Greg

[@JohnGibbons]

No idea without looking at you - regards JG

[@whatsupbro1317]

Tore my adductor a year ago and it lead to diastasis recti which eventually got worse now my rectus abdominis protrudes on one side giving me poor core stability and pain in my abs (upper and lower). Pt has made it slightly better but it never goes away. One day it feels ok the next its like the muscle wont work and my abs will lump out again to the point it hurts to bend over. Im 25 and im starting to think that ill walk with a limp forever…

[@JohnGibbons]

Sorry to hear that and not sure how an adductor tear will lead to that condition - you might need to have a 2nd opinion by someone who deals with this - let me know how you get on, regards JG

[@usmanfareed7925]

i am suffering from this pain...is rest recommended??

[@JohnGibbons]

Worth a try and if it doesn't help then try and see someone like me as sure they can help as a lot of adductor pain comes from the hip joint. regards JG

[@unhombrelobo]

Hello sir, would you recommend putting some ICY HOT on it and letting that dry before i put on the tape? I feel better when i exercise with some sports cream of some sort on my muscles. Or, should i use the tape without any type of gels, whether the skin is dry or not? Thanks

[@RDayal-qr6ip]

Please advise which tape is it as am not familiar in India about it. It’s a crepe bandage they pin up . This tape can be a remedy to thigh muscle pull women tend to have in case they slip . Please advise home treatment to be able to attend to everyday living and avoid stiffness .

[@JohnGibbons]

It is Rocktape...regards JG

[@IIZGod]

Hey, I was doing a lunge today, and then after over extension of my leg while lunging I think i may have overstretched/pulled the abductor muscle, now when walking the inner thigh feels tender and quite sore and aches. Do you think this is serious and approximately how long will it take to resolve fully?

[@JohnGibbons]

Hard to comment without looking at you, sounds like it is only a minor strain, so you will be fine in a few days, regards JG

[@IIZGod]

@@JohnGibbons thanks for your reply, what exercise would you say would be the least taxing on the injury, are skipping / calf raises okay?

[@bravopapa137]

How did you manage to recover? We seem to have the same problem and I also noticed a slight bulge.

[@marykivuva1526]

I strained my muscle while playing football last year 2020 and MRI scan showed that my Abductor Longus got teared and there is a visible swelling on my right thigh. The pain has disappeared but whenever I stretch during a warm up session there is a little pain and the swelling has not reduced. Should I go for surgery to repair the Abductor Longus muscle?

[@JohnGibbons]

Surgery is not normal for a tear of the adductor longus as they normally repair with correct treatment / rehab within a few weeks / months depending on severity of the strain. The swelling might actually be where the muscle is completely torn (Grade 3) and the muscle either side has bunched up...if you try to contract the muscle and you see the swelling (muscle) increase then it is what is aid it was. Nature will recover the issue but the muscle will stay separated if fully torn, regards JG

[@jpmz4478]

It's been more than a month since i got this and it still hurts

[@JohnGibbons]

Try and see someone like me where you live as sure they can help. regards JG

[@kibbles615]

I have been fighting a tear in the area for about 4 years but because I couldn't afford the surgery I just tried physical therapy and it wasn't enough any body have any tips for someone that is living with this injury? Would love the help.

[@JohnGibbons]

The tear wont cause a problem after that long - the pain might be from a referral site like the hip joint, so I would get your therapist to check the hip etc, regards JG

[@ancosarci4520]

I have a couple of minor red bruises on the inner thigh of the right leg and the pain is not significant. I played soccer a week ago. Could it be related to groin strain?

[@cunawarit]

Trying this today, about 6 weeks ago I strained my hip ice skating and it doesn’t hurt walking. But my running and skating are affected.

[@JohnGibbons]

Hope it worked for you - regards JG

[@cliveworth]

My tear of the Adductor Muscle (Groin strain) is against my colon and hurts when I go to the toilet and when I walk but I am off to get a steroid injection Thursday.

[@JohnGibbons]

Good luck but not sure that is the answer to the problem. regards JG

[@cliveworth]

@@JohnGibbons I will let you know John.

[@d7mi.149]

I can't sleep and I can't sit, the pain is severe. I've been living for two days of agony. Is there a solution?

[@enthustar]

I was just playing badminton and then when I tried to sit my thighs was very sore and it's very painful to stretch and walk, also my left arm hurts too...

[@JohnGibbons]

Try and see a therapist near you as sure they can help, regards jG

[@jyotipanjwani6327]

Hi john.. I'm also having the same problem from around 15 days... i consulted with therapist but nothing's helping me... i just saw your video... please tell me some other solution because these bandages are not available in my area.. what can i do... please suggest some alternative

[@JohnGibbons]

The problem / pain in the adductors might be coming from the hip joint so you need someone to check out the range of motion to that area as it can mimic an adductor strain and if you treat the strain then it probably won't reduce until someone treats the hip joint. Good luck, regards JG

[@MegaMaxim1983]

Thank You thery much maestro!

[@JohnGibbons]

You are very welcome

[@bhagyavathi4214]

I was playing soccer and kept practicing with my left leg continuously to shoot goals. It's been a week and it's still hurts like hell

[@JohnGibbons]

Sometimes these things take a little longer than a week to settle down, regards JG

[@joaovictormoura50]

Bhagya bro i’m having the same thing, don’t play soccer anymore until the pain goes away, take a time or it will be a bigger problem!

[@bhagyavathi4214]

Thank you for your replies

[@cryptic8354]

yi

[@Kaifffkhann]

Bro did u recover from that?

[@sagarthapa659]

I have a question for you doctor? I have a pain and buring sensation just on the side of my testicles(left side) there is a warm sensation and my whole leg is having a little numb sensation What might it be doctor???

[@JohnGibbons]

Sounds a neural issue to me, possibly from the lumbar or even sacral spine nerves, I would try and see a neurologist if you can as they can diagnose the issue, regards JG

[@kateheneghan1159]

Hi john, I believe I strained my groin muscle and not sure how to go about it. I am a girl that plays basketball and have a tournament this Saturday and really want to play but worried about doing further damage... What do u think?

[@emeraldever9]

Well my pain came from my hip and it affected my whole leg iv been in real pain lately :-/

[@JohnGibbons]

Thats true as hip pathology can give pain in lots of places

[@leenassem7417]

@@JohnGibbons what do we do? The same thing if u read my comment what happened then suddenly my whole leg is in pain

[@shobhas5478]

bhoomika my leg is paining something tell about leg pain to good bye

[@susanbieling4676]

What is the proper medical name of a doctor who could help diagnosis of this pain here in the States? Sports medicine? I had this off and on for 1 1/2 yrs. I had XRay which was normal. PA said it could be a muscle pull. Another said its the same thing as my knee. I am 74 otherwise in pretty good health. I have ostoarithritis in my left knee and this groin pain is in my right groin. When I get in and out of cars it's painful and up from siting. Are there any pain shots available. Thank you.

[@JohnGibbons]

Sounds like it is a problem with the hip joint and a MRI or an MRA is the better option to confirm or deny and pathology within the hip, an Osteopath could help. regards JG

[@ranjitharanju3175]

Hi sir, I have no pain in left thigh but my muscle hurt while bending, using and waking up.

[@JohnGibbons]

Try and see someone like me where you live as sure they can help your symptoms, regards JG

[@Nightdreaux22647]

I was very UNFORTUNATE to had experienced this "extremely painful injury" 15 years ago due to physical child abuse / violence. My abusive narcissist mother assaulted me and got away with her crime. She intentionally used her fist bone. It felt like I almost died or passed out but I stayed awake because I was very angry. If I had a knife near me at that time, I would stab her!! My mother refused to bring me to hospital when I begged to my father's knees while I dragged my injured numb leg like a zombie. My mother said ""Our son was overreacting, stop being dramatic, IT'S NOT THAT BAD, stop trying to make your mom look bad. I didn't abuse you. It never happened. YOU'RE LYING AND PRETENDING."" She never admit to the abuse, doesn't take responsibility (run away hiding in her room), only gave me half fake apology and still blamed me for her uncontrollable narcissistic rage tantrum. My father helped me heal. I f*ck1ng cried in misery for a whole week and never stopped. The injury caused permanent bruises and literally created a "dent" (tiny hole) in my skin. It's permanent for 15 years. Kinda like you punch a soda can and it left a dent mark. As if one assault / abuse wasn't enough, mother assaulted me again TWICE and aimed for the same injury spot after I just barely recover. She literally tried to kill me and looked like she enjoyed seeing me suffer and crying. My leg developed unconscious self defence mechanism and avoid the second attack like I'm Neo from MATRIX movie, seeing the attack coming in slow motion cutscene. The incident changed me as a person. I simply deleted my mother from family list. My tears dried the f*ck out. She was an enemy in the house. Though I'm not diagnosed, I think I suffered from PTSD and now sometimes I cried when I remember about it. I live with Depression and Anxiety. Everyone experienced this only from sport activity. I learned the hard way. I had sympathy for everyone who suffered. Honestly, I wish everyone should know just how painful and serious this injury is. WE NEED MORE AWARENESS !!!!!!

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments, regards JG

[@Nightdreaux22647]

@@JohnGibbons thanks for reading my comment. The injury took me 1-2 months to recover with my father's assistance. No doctor, no therapy. Only medicated oil, some ice and not moving out of the bed. My right leg was fully swollen it looked like I had Elephant's leg. It was dead numb, painful, unable to twist, swing, limp, unstable walking. Every movement made me cried in tears. I told my mother to stay away from me or I will hurt her. I cried, startled, having nightmares, trouble sleeping and I clenched my fist, put my guards up everytime she knocked on my bedroom door. I was 12-14 years old at the time of the abuse. I don't remember enough. But I think it happened during a long period of holiday since I don't go to school. My leg miraculously sustain no permanent damage or pain. But I cannot stand for too long or exhausted my leg. One time, I had an internship that required me to actively standing on my foot (ticket booth, carry heavy stuff, walking up and down stairs) and suddenly one day, in the middle of the night, the calf muscle area of my right leg got TWISTED like crazy. I literally jumped from my sleep and scream. It felt like someone broke my right calf leg. I had never experienced something that painful. It only happened during my internship service. I walk very often 1-2 kilometres during highschool and college. No pain. Is there any chance that the sudden TWIST in my right calf, might be related with my past inner thigh injury?? It's the same right leg. I never check my leg to doctors. I don't experience any pain though, as long as I don't stand for too long.

[@mr-musaj]

My groind and abductor mucel is injured while playing football, seems I did not worm up enough and my abductor was little strained before couple of days ... I kicked the ball strongly I heard pop sound and paing in the lower abdominal and abductor I ice it very well first 4 days I took some anti-inflammation and I went 6 times doing therapy in hospital. It's almost 1 month a little bit better but still can't run fast but whenever I Do cracking sound comes still pain with some movments in lower abdominal and abductor. Please advice !!

[@JohnGibbons]

It sounds like you need to see a physical therapist like me where you live as difficult for me to comment without actually seeing you. John

[@zazatoni7354]

i fell from a skate ramp pretty hard yesterday and i can't walk normally without feeling sore around the groin, thigh (and the bottom of my butt), i used cream but of course it still hurts. what should i do to recover?

[@JohnGibbons]

You probably have the usual tissue damage from the fall and I suggest Ice for next few days and some simple medication to reduce the inflammation. If pain is still present in a few weeks (not days) then try and get to see someone like me to check that there is no damage directly to the hip joint - common issue being a torn Labrum (cartilage). Good luck JG

[@stanfordpaes7290]

how many times i can use the tabe

[@JohnGibbons]

As often as required, regards JG

[@Thesheeplove2sleep]

I pulled my groin and I can barely walk some days I got some anti-inflammatory medication and it seems to help a lot but I’m going on one week and I’m still limping but when it first happened I was bent over like a 90-year-old

[@JohnGibbons]

Hopefully you will feel better soon, regards JG

[@reigaterobot4965]

I'm at a loss with groin pain, I've run with it for 2 years because don't feel pain when I walk or run but when I try to quickly change direction I get sharp pains both sides where the abductor longis meets the pubic bone

[@JohnGibbons]

I would try and see someone like me to assess your hip joint to make sure the problem is not coming from there, regards JG

[@povhd8122]

I don’t understand . HOW CAN TAPE POSSIBLY HELP ?? Like how ?

[@JohnGibbons]

The tape only helps reduce some of the symptoms - it is only a small part of the treatment the therapist is capable of doing, regards jG

[@henryguevara7638]

Dear john i play futbol and i kicked the ball and i think i tore a musle and its been hurting for about 3 months when i run fast and kick the ball and i dont know how much longer it will go on also it does not hurt when i touch it just when i play and after i play. need advice plz help thanks john.

[@JohnGibbons]

Muscular tears can take months to heal depending on the severity of the tear, I would also get someone like me to take a look at your hip just to make sure there is nothing going on. Sometimes pain in the adductors can be as a result of a referred pain coming directly from the hip joint. Good luck, JG

[@aomine_2912]

Sir..is there any problem if we used it without having groin strain

[@JohnGibbons]

Will be fine, regards JG

[@tricksnpro7993]

I slipped on water and my thigh is paining and I’m unable to walk and the pain is not felt outside but inside and I think it’s a pull and will this taping help me?

[@JohnGibbons]

Its worth a try, regards JG

[@rajapradhan3867]

As a footballer I'm close to crying because opponents always target the goalkeeper

[@JohnGibbons]

I am sure thats true, regards JG

[@jaylaperez58]

I have a pain right were u marked the first star but mine is swollen and is bigger than my other leg now and it hurts to lift what should I do and what is it

[@JohnGibbons]

Sounds like you just have torn the adductor muscles? If so try and see someone like me if possible and short term use ice packs for about 10 mins and repeat every 2-3 hours....if not sure what to do then search 'treatment of acute injuries'. regards JG

[@stevenfaults4160]

Thank you for the video! ................... Walking gets more and more painful as the day goes on.

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards JG

[@marieleroy6463]

Dear John, I was wondering if it is possible to run a bit even though you have these straps on ? Plz reply cause I do running on a daily basis

[@nezumi3105]

No

[@Ebvardh]

I had an inguinal hernia operation on my left side and now I have a tearing pain on my left leg adductors. Sometimes when I walk, all the time when I do leg raises. Is there anything I can do or is it just a muscle tear waiting to happen?

[@txyouth]

find Dr William Brown from California. He helped me.

[@fluffyflo2602]

Did you have a lump and uf so where?

[@HeSaidSheSaidMv]

I have glute pain and have for quite some time. I recently had an ultrasound and was told I have calcium build up on my adductor magnus. Every article or video I look up for the adductor magnus points out the groin, but my pain is in the glue :|

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi, maybe the adductor magnus calcium buildup is is causing a secondary compensatory pain in the glutes but if honest I doubt it, maybe you have an issue with the lumbar or pelvis that is responsible for your pain. Good luck trying to find out....

[@andreafalconmayeux2360]

Would having a strain of this muscle cause pain in knee where you place the tape?

[@JohnGibbons]

Adductors can refer to the knee area and I would tape the area that is giving you more pain, regards JG

[@owenjohnson3296]

Currently have recurring pain in the groin area where the leg connects , any advice

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message and I suggest you see someone like me where you live as hard to comment without looking at you, regards JG

[@arkre1915]

I got hit by a metal baseball bat in the area where the thigh meets the groin like at the pelvis. I'm female btw. I had a hematoma there and it's been 8 months and I've still got burning pains and sharp pains along with pressure when I sit down. It also makes me feel quite sick and tired and light headed. Please help

[@Rocky11129]

Hello! I really need some help, and if you have the possibility to answer this question, it would help me a lot. Three weeks ago I strained my gluteus muscle, but at first I was feeling it in the joint and soon it extended in the glute. I didn't start the treatment immediately, because I didn't know that I had a muscle strain and I normally don't like to stop when exercising, so I went on. After I made things worse I took it easy, so I didn't do any strenuous activity but low to moderate impact, without any pain, I took ibuprofen and massaged my leg with ointments. I didn't feel the pain these days, but a little discomfort if I tried to stretch my leg or put too much force on that leg, and after I was done with a martial arts practice, where I used my legs a lot, I started the feel the pain again, not at the initial rate, but I still can't perform some of the exercises.. So what should I do to rehab fast? Is it okay to do some cardiovascular exercise as long as it doesn't hurt, or yoga, or walking? I dont want to stop the activity, but I also don't want to re-injure myself again, and I don't know what's best to do, so I really need some advice. I also mention that it doesn't hurt when I stand, walk or run, it only hurts if I try to stretch my entire leg.

[@JohnGibbons]

Naty21Grl Hi, first of all I doubt that you have strained the Gmax as that is very rare so you might have got some issue with your hip joint or lumbar spine that is responsible for your symptoms. Without looking at you it is difficult for me to comment so I would try and go and see a therapist like me to give their opinion but if they say the Gmax is torn go and see someone else that knows what they are talking about. Good luck!

[@shakirhussain775]

Actually I was splitting my leg and I found that my thigh muscles have lines which are due to tear of muscle I have no pain but I want to know that it whether it can be treated or not Plz help

[@kimsando1797]

O my gosh did you tear while stretching your splits? Also does it doesn’t hurt while waking or exercising right?

[@shakirhussain775]

@@kimsando1797 no it's not hurt but look bad feels bad both thigh get tear and leg too

[@Jaxwalkk]

0:23 is exactly how mines arrived

[@derektruman5704]

John, I am a fencing coach. During yesterday's training session I slipped and injured my adductor longus/Magnus area and my anterior cruciate ligament, rather then waste my GPs valuable time what would you suggest the best way forward during the first few days having both injuries?

[@JohnGibbons]

Sorry, only just seen the question and i presume your injury has improved because it happened 2 weeks ago. Hope things are progressing. Regards JG

[@priyakumari6481]

hello sir............. i am priya from india i have pain or kind of strain inside the muscle just below the ribs on my left side ( like upper abdominal on left side) on tiny point. i have spend much money for treating this but no relief. i have been sufferin from this pain for two years. doctors say this is muscle pain. i drink water so less ( this may be cause of my pain??) i used to stretch workout after my weight training may be just becoz of my wrong workout i suffered from this pain i do not know and i have been treated by medicine specialist docs so far i have not got my treatment by physiotherapist yet but i wanna tell u that i feel this pain only when i lift some weight or when i sit in bit bend position then i do have to sit bit straight and i do gently stretch(like massage) on effected area to relieved pain........... plz sir give me solution

[@JohnGibbons]

I suggest you see a therapist like me where you live as I can't comment on your issue, especially without looking at you. Good luck

[@priyakumari6481]

John Gibbons ok sir thank u so much>>

[@yovanenmarden8506]

Hello doctor,i got the same problem just like on the video while playing football,actually i wanted to know if the tape you used in the video,is any kind of special tape or normal ones. Thank you

[@JohnGibbons]

The Tape I use is 'Rocktape' and you should be able to buy it online. regards JG

[@haydentaylor8335]

John Gibbons Is Kinesiology tape rock tape ?.

[@ramshilnl4105]

john my thigh this problem not relief

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message and if the taping doesn't help then try and see a physical therapist as I am sure they can help..Good luck, JG

[@farooqbaba6769]

Since 5 months I have pain in inner thai. When i am moving in sleep it is paining. Please any one tell me what to do. I consulted doctor he gave me pain killer which of no use

[@JohnGibbons]

You need to see a physical therapist and get them to check the mobility of your hip joint as the pain might be referring from there. I can see you in Oxford (UK) at my practice if you want to see me. Regards JG

[@farooqbaba6769]

John Gibbons . Sir sure I will meet therapist. Doctor told me that I may have muscle tear in hip bone. Can u suggest any tablet which helps in curing in muscle tear. It is still paining when play cricke and cough tightly. Not heavy pain . I am not able run faster if I do it starts paining. I stopped running since 3 months . Tk for replay . And hope u will give reply

[@Polyrytmi]

DOCTOR! I have groin strain on i think both sides.. what more can I do to rehab this and to prevent it. adductor/abductor machine? some stretches? it hurts if I have a ball between my legs and i try to squeeze it. and sometimes it hurts when I do weighted squats and legpresses if my leg/knee positionen isn't perfekt. But I can do very heavy weight withouth pain. sometimes the pain reaches above my d*ck area.

[@JohnGibbons]

I would go and see someone like me to have a look at you. Good luck

[@Polyrytmi]

no money no funny

[@priyabratasardar3503]

Function of this red colour thing and black colour thing

[@JohnGibbons]

The red stars are there to show only where the pain is and the black tape is naturally applied to help relieve some of the symptoms to the adductor muscles, regards JG

[@oghmard]

Hi John I need help!! I have been playing both rugby and soccer intensively and hurt my abductor but had to keep playing for the playoffs. Iv had this pain for 2 months now... its really hurting when I put my hand in between my legs and I try to close them or when Im simply running, I need to get back well as I'm starting university rugby in 2 weeks!! Pls help, I seen a physio it didn't do much. Will using the tape during practices will help?

[@JohnGibbons]

+Mike laplaine The Tape will help but it will only be treating the symptoms and not the cause, it is hard to advise without actually seeing you so I suggest seeing someone like me in your area, good luck!

[@amosmugisha3597]

exactly like u i play both sports and groin pain has been my let down,,,,i need help!!

[@daniellemccarter5706]

I have internal snapping hip severely since 21 it disabled me. I have severe pain in inner thigh, ischial tuberosity and a huge swollen greater trochanter 18 years. I got tired of going dr to dr and getting nowhere. So I tried to cope for many years with pain meds. But the pain was drilling on me and I can’t take it anymore. Most say internal snapping hip causes pain on side of leg which I get sometimes. But most all of th pain is inner thigh, ischial tuberosity and the most pain is greater trochanter what could be happening.

[@JohnGibbons]

Sounds like a problem directly within the hip joint look for a Labral tear or some form of impingement (FAI) so I would pursue a MRA Scan which is like a MRI but with a contrast dye and the 'A' is for the Arthrogram. Good luck, regards JG

[@daniellemccarter5706]

John Gibbons Thank you for reply I’ve had many MRI’s and CT showing nothing. Recently a surgeron ordered an MRA hope it shows something. He said sometimes diagnostics don’t show problems actually 60% are negative when in fact positive. My left buttock and IT band feels so tight like a tight band is around it so painful and drives me mad. My greater trochanter is huge and burns like fire. My inner hip snaps I try to prevent it as much as possible and my ischial hurts a lot and also stays swollen. I’m hoping this new surgeon with give me a trochanter bursectomy, IT band release and somehow fix what’s snapping in inner hip. 🙏🏼

[@sanamlama1951]

Dear Sir , just today I saw your vedio . Before 4 month I played football , when I kick the ball its pain very badly and in my middle part of my thigh (in the vedio where you put the tape) there is a ball of muscle now. When I walk and run it's pain .. please I need your help, what should I do for the treatment?

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi, if you have a 'lump' now in the middle of the thigh then you might have ruptured the rectus femoris muscle...on a positive, if you have then it will ease off but might take a little longer than you anticipate....good luck, regards JG

[@pavanganugapati2462]

Yes😭 my pain havely

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments and hopefully things will improve, regards JG

[@RouslanReslan]

Hello Mr john, id like to ask about your opinion on this, i injured my inner thigh/ groin area in left leg during soccer game, its quite normal to get injured in football, so i thought its just another mild injuy, it has been like 4 months now since the injury, if feel kind of stiffness all the time and discomfort / mild bearable pain when i squeeze my thigh inwards in standing position for last 2 months it was the case, until yesterday i was pushing something with my injured leg, i heared couple of snaps sound and today i feel a more relief , still some small pain and discomfort when squeeze it, but less compared with before the snaps sounds

[@JohnGibbons]

If you squeezed both legs together then it sounds like the joint at the front called the pubic symphysis might have released and this might have helped realign the position so hopefully it will start to feel better. If not then see someone like me to assess your hip joint as that could also be involved. Good luck, regards JG

[@RouslanReslan]

thank you mr john for your prompt response, yesterday i visited a physiotherapist to diagnose this problem i described earlier, all the tests done for muscle strain in the groin, no reaction to it, it was normal, and after the incident, I mentioned earlier,its getting better, no stiffness anymore , just still a very dull mild reaction if i squeeze inwards, but by far less than before, id like to ask can i engage in sports again ? like to do gym or football gradually is it safe at this moment? i don't want to get it again, last 6-7 months was mental pain with this situation

[@alexsemenov4244]

The worst thing is the hair...))

[@JohnGibbons]

I actually like my hair! Regards JG

[@alexsemenov4244]

@@JohnGibbons ))) yes, it's great... But I meant the hair on my thigh!

[@DrDoritosRMLG]

Weight training class is what cause me to come here

[@JohnGibbons]

Hope you recover quickly, regards JG

[@xxchuletiitaxx]

I haven’t found any videos or instructions on how to apply the tape on a pectinous strain. Will you help? Thank you

[@JohnGibbons]

Its quite rare to tear the pectinous but if you think you have then you can adapt the technique accordingly as not to difficult. If you have groin pain then make sure the hip is all ok as this joints mimics a pectinous strain. thanks JG

[@thusarakularathna3324]

@@JohnGibbons ...

[@tanjiboshesh4594]

How many hours should I keep the tape?

[@JohnGibbons]

3-5 days is ok to wear the tape, regards JG