Will rest heal a groin pull or other injuries?

Matt discusses a severe groin pull he suffered in high school playing hockey and how the healing and recovery process has shaped his ideas about training the body after injuries.
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[@anthonymendoza931]

When I suffered a groin injury running, my doctor told me to continue running and to stretch 30 minutes after the run for every hour I ran. It worked like a charm.

[@Jah-ql9vv]

Interesting. I've pulled my groin 3 times this year one after the other after resting and I pulled it just walking the other day. I'm so sick of it going it's so frustrating. Are there any specific stretching exercises you were told to do to help. Thanks

[@mhernand86]

I dont know if its my groin or abductor im running now but can't kick a soccer ball ...injury was 3 weeks ago

[@elitegaming4710]

mhernand86 shit me too, it’s been 2 and half weeks for me. It’s when you do Side movements right ? Or like if you want to hit a long pass I can’t do that

[@mhernand86]

@@elitegaming4710 yes exactly.. on and off while laying on couch or floor i put soccer ball between legs to get those muscles moving

[@Matt-qu5ed]

@@mhernand86 figure it out?

[@yedanceryt]

Thank you Matt. I was a high school athlete and I have been a professional modern and ballet dancer for 30 years. I feel I can relate very well with your comparisons what we tend to do for short term pain avoidance vs what we need and want to do for long term functional healing. Love how you sum it up: "Pain sucks, life shouldn't". I notice the comments below show that viewers seem to either totally get what you are saying or totally don't. Perhaps you could find a rewording for those who don't understand. I only sincerely encourage you to do so because I believe you are spot on with your understanding, and I want all the viewers to understand you.

[@ItsMefromSnuffys]

I appreciate your intelligence and your being thorough and articulate. I recommend Upright to lots of people. Thanks again

[@Dragonheat13]

You are correct! I got a groin pull from hours of squatting down weeding our garden. It progressed to me having to use my hands to lift my leg in and out of my car. Not only did it get worse, because I was doing nothing, other muscles and joints in the leg started acting out. The pain went to my front thigh....then to the butt like you mentioned...Now I get an occasional muscle spasm in the outer side of my calf, that causes my leg to go out. I really feel it's all caused by my body trying to compensate for the original groin pull. Thanks.

[@iamunce]

How is getting in and out of the car the same as rest? If you're having to lift your leg to avoid pain, isn't that a sign that you should be giving the groin a rest? Get off the leg until you're recovered enough to exercise.

[@alanfrancis9225]

Good explanation how the body if injured will adapt and compensate. This is exactly how the mind use adaptive behaviours following trauma. Unless challenged it will stick with these adaptions limiting potential. Survival comes first.

[@Braindazzled]

I can really relate to this! I'm currently getting PT for a groin pull/adductor muscle that I injured SIX MONTHS AGO! When I had the same injury a few decades ago, it healed up in a month. Worse yet, the current injury didn't happen from sports but while I was at home, just stretching! While most injuries heal up by themselves, if they don't physical therapy by a sports specialist is very helpful.

[@johnrogers-ys2lw]

I've had pain SLOWLY setting in at my left groin/adductor and now it even hurts when I'm sitting still. Groin pain can take days to set in? Everything I'm seeing screams groin pull...I had to lift my leg up real fast to avoid a branch on the ground tripping me- it slowly set in over a week. Does that make sense that I pulled it? There's absolutely nothing else that could be the cause.

[@Braindazzled]

@@johnrogers-ys2lw Better go see someone about it. Without the right Therapist, I don't think mine would ever have gotten better.

[@afzaalkhan2010]

Very useful and in my experience, TRUE! Thank you for sharing your REAL life experience. Best wishes, Afzaal

[@noahshields507]

Dude this guy just made me feel all his injuries what was the point

[@maxmakesamilion]

I think it is great that you bring up your personal story. I feel more engaged and interested to learn from you. It made me curious and I feel more connected to you. And by the way - it's a very cool video! Thank you very much!

[@syedjameelahmed66]

I am a cricketer and I have similar story like you. I just landed very recently on your channel. I made all the wrong attempts first but didnt do any invasive work although suggested. Now almost 5 years later I modified and went through what is required and your insights are highly applicable and when I applied things you advise things have changed drastically. physically and emotionally things are going way better.

[@badjabboxingchannel6810]

I understand I have an old groin injury, rest helps but other muscles around the injury can compensate and never allowing the injury to get better so the groin will always strain to compensate for the weak muscles around the injury. I’m taking the approach to strengthening those muscle and massaging the area (groin). Just started doing it hope it works out. Thanks for the video.

[@davidhooperdrums813]

BAD JAB BOXING BOXING CHANNEL how is it now? I recently hurt my groin squatting and looking for the best way to fix the pain and problem.

[@sameenraza4201]

@@davidhooperdrums813 Any update?

[@davidhooperdrums813]

Sam R yeah, so really there was a lot that went into my injury. A lot of muscle imbalance, ankle mobility issues, and lack of good stretching. Been overcoming obstacles each at a time. When I hurt myself 6 months ago I focused mostly on stretching but I still had a good bit of pain. I worked on muscle in that area but my right leg is much stronger than my left, so I’ve been working to fix those imbalances. It’s taken me a lot longer to fix due to knee problems, but at my current state I hardly ever feel that same pain unless I lift heavier than usual, and that is generally because of the muscle imbalance. Hope that helps.

[@sameenraza4201]

@@davidhooperdrums813 Thanks for the reply! I believe I'm dealing with a lot of muscle imbalances as well. Hurt my knees a year ago, two months later severe tendinitis in both ankles, piriformis tightness. Seems never ending. Just pulled the groin muscle few days ago. It's good to hear other people's progress to stay sane. Appreciate the response!

[@davidhooperdrums813]

Sam R completely understand that. I honestly thought I was screwed, but it’s just part of the process for me. The bright side is that I have new obstacles and goals to achieve so it keeps me motivated! Good luck to you! Hope you heal up and get jacked!

[@govindsir6861]

Thanks a lot sir for putting light on this subject... This will definitely help all of us .. God bless you

[@NijeEmirVrana]

Im suffering for 4 years of groin pain,this helped me a lot to keep moving.

[@NijeEmirVrana]

@Wiko Hip operation, they told me its joint problems, but i get better and better each day. Just move, walk,its all about muscles,

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

I've been watching your recent 2023 videos and then I came across this one from 6 years ago and YOU LOOK NO DIFFERENT! How???

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Oh, I meant to comment about limping. Some people have legitimate reasons to limp… i.e. one leg shorter than the other, or they have an injury. But, even when we do minor injuries to ourselves that should not make us limp, we still do, to compensate and save us from more pain. However, after a while, once the injury has heeled, we can invariably and unconsciously continue to limp without even realising it. Further, even if we focus on not limping, we'll find there's no pain there. It's just become a habit. Some survival mechanism in our brain that is on autopilot.

[@Gkuljian]

Amazing. You've just answered a question I had this morning. My life story is very much the same. As I fix the layers of damage over time, I have come to wonder just how it happened. I could only explain the peripheral troubles to compensation. I tore muscles up and down my back. Now I've spent two years rolling my right glute on a lacrosse ball. Two freaking years? Damn, I never even hurt my glute that I know of. All I know if I'm grateful for the knowledge. It can be fixed. It ain't easy.

[@GottaLottaToys]

Does rolling your glute actually help?

[@qasimrehman1130]

FeedtheBeast it does help relatively from experience but it's just treating the symptoms not fixing the root cause...

[@mikejackson3198]

Good god get on with it. Real sweet guy but after 7 minutes I have no idea what he wants me to do to fix a groin pull!

[@soloyolo1111]

@mikejackson3198 u nailed it man 😁😁😁😁

[@Su-ks1qb]

Pretty sure I have a groin strain. No one can diagnose it. No scans have picked it up. Everything comes up normal. Waiting for an MRI. It has gotten better but is still not healed 7 weeks later. It affected my entire leg, mostly my knee bc those muscles affect flexion and rotation from what I understand.

[@gardenglory6624]

OK...this is the smartest stuff I've heard in years too. I've been told that before, "IT WILL HEAL ITSELF" yet time goes by and it doesn't heal at all. Something is so wrong with that advice. Matt is so right, YOU need to do something about this, because the BODY does not just heal itself(sometimes it does-depends on what is wrong). its a bad assumption from a lot of professionals. Thank You Matt. GREAT Advice.

[@GospelOfTimothy]

I rotate my foot in my hand doesn't rotate. I don't get what he saying

[@rajeebdas8736]

Mine is not healing at all.

[@zezty4295]

Thanks this helped me.i can relate and im sure alot of others can aswell.iv been hoping time will heal all but that's not always true.

[@grievousangel09]

Thank you for this informative and explanatory video! Do NOT listen to the naysayers below who are obviously missing the point of this video, which you articulated superbly. This has offered me some mental relief, and has definitely given me insight as to how to proceed with the exact same groin injury that i experienced 3 weeks ago, just under different circumstances. The orthopedist claimed via x-ray that i had an acetabular fracture and to apply no weight to my leg for minimum 2 months. Well, my bones really seem almost fine already, which makes me question the original diagnosis, but i still have lingering to constant pain in my groin. Especially as i lift my knee towards my chest. Therefor i have been really confused as to whether or not to stretch and exercise vs relaxing and staying off my leg. This video (as well as your others, as i'm now a subscriber) has provided me with the tools to move forward to full recovery. Thanks again, Matt!

[@huzaifali6953]

grievousangel09 so can you please tell me what should i do with the groin injury....rest or try some stretching?

[@rexhardesty]

Excellent explanation.

[@sdk58]

Excellent explanation. Exactly what happened to me!!! TY!

[@metallord7660]

How long did your groin pull take to heal? I have one and drive a manual transmission, have had to take time off work because it hurts to drive and don't want to make it worse.

[@roxxylala26]

@3:30 The short answer is no.

[@ryleethackston5319]

NO don't let it rest work as much on it as you can

[@omalone1169]

Thanks for summarising ten minutes in ten seconds

[@davehill5539]

Good point. At 66 im restructuring, shoulder, foot, hip drop - caused an opposite side knee strain then adductor pain. Sheesh - like chasing rainbows.

[@stuartward6019]

Very intresting , and well explained

[@elreks1]

About 3 years ago I had a really bad strain in the right hamstrings ever since then my right hip and lower back have never been the same I can't even sleep at night

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Baby Gotenks no sleep for 3 years? That's horrible

[@qasimrehman1130]

Baby Gotenks your hip is mobilised and stabilised by muscles from your calf upwards....try stretching your quads abductors adductors gluteus calf's etc plus have a look through the upright health video library and I promise you it won't be a waste of time..I personally suffered just like you and learnt alot of helpful things on this channel... also remember there is no quick fix...improvement will take time and then consistent effort to maintain but good health is a journey not a destination! give the videos a try and the best of luck!

[@SunnahTaqwa]

I wish you had shared how you healed after this because many of us are stuck in the recurring groin injury loop :(

[@CynthiaCashin1]

I have no idea what his point was. Don't rest but...what?

[@badjabboxingchannel6810]

Cynthia Cashin he is trying to say to strengthen the muscles associated around the injury so the injury sight won’t strain and cause a chronic groin problem, because of the weaker muscles compensating and pulling on the injury and prolonging the recovery.

[@josiecamilo7098]

Long story short. Don't just rest because your body will try to compensate. Thank you 😊 yes some thing similar happened to me a greedy chiropractor pushed me in just like that 🌊 and my knees rotated 😠 so my muscles are all tight getting massage and I need to do some exercise to fix the issue.

[@thedribbler6073]

I extended today My Groin after 3.months and now I fell pain

[@danb7601]

It seems to me this idea of actualy using injured body parts to heal them is catching on, am i right? Any books or stuff on the subject?

[@homealone5087]

"Ocean current is much stronger than a human spine...."

[@neptronix]

Thanks for the origin story.. is this why you decided to get into your career?

[@coolbian513]

hahaha origin story

[@9ja956]

So what's your point ? Keep working out while u are injured?cos am confused with the too much talk bro...with all due rewpext

[@qasimrehman1130]

9 Ja I think his point is to practice the correct movement for your circumstances but not to stop moving....

[@fitafanatomy3359]

9 Ja his point is do active rehab dont just rest and hope for the best

[@SnakeC666]

I enjoy your videos. Still I learn something new. It's amazing how the human body works, I like to learn more about it. Tahank you ;-)

[@robertrodriguez8082]

Thank you for sharing. I’m actually going through sone thing similar and I was about 90 percent and my PT did a final assessment and reinjured it and wiped out most of the progress

[@SunnahTaqwa]

Oh no! That is a terrible feeling. I get so depressed when I reinjure mine even after a 20% improvement, I can't imagine how you feel at 90! But my PT said if you've done the right work, recovering from subsequent reinjuries takes lesser and lesser time. Good luck!

[@marcusderinger8892]

spot on

[@spicysizzling1600]

Well I'm OVER WEIGHT & It's very hard to do the exercises, I about 275 & It's hurts like crazy I'm trying but yall put sumthing up for a big girl

[@absoluttchamp]

Walk

[@c7jr780]

Thank you

[@jacobbcox1985]

Well today getting out of bed in a hurry my body was moving fast than my right leg. So my leg dragged behind and it feel like my whole leg was ripped off my knee hip groin and back all feel bad the knee and hip/groin really really bad ice isn't stopping the pain so far 1600mg ibuprofen isn't taking pain away. Neither is other things. I had aggregated it 3 or 4 weeks back but this is so much worse now.

[@erenix3909]

is there a way to tell if its hip impingement or groin strain?

[@iamunce]

Very good question, but this fellow can't answer because he's neither a doctor nor a physiotherapist.

[@deanhenry4668]

Im 60 yrs.old

[@StevenSeiller]

One cannot merely Rest your way into Recovery. 〽️

[@mikeymike473]

Not sure what is your point.

[@MF-kb2nv]

Isnt the pop an actual tear that you hear?

[@alanzemsky7695]

Im wondering what the difference may be from actual groin pain v groin pain that may be hernia related. Are there any similarities with regards to pain?

[@cliveworth]

I am a 70 year old retired coal miner and 4 weeks ago a consultant gave me a steroid injection into the muscle of the torn ligament I have in my left groin but it did not work and I have to now go and see a pain specialist to have a more powerful injection under anaesthetic but what I want to know will my torn ligament heal on its own or do I have to have this other injection or is there anything I can take to help it heal like any herbs or supplements.

[@holdiver307]

Can I just say I respect the heavens out of you. My grandfather was a coal miner in P.A. I looked up to and get my hard work ethics from him and my father. Men made of iron 🤝

[@cliveworth]

@@holdiver307 Thank you.

[@alexh1183]

The left side of my groin has been hurting for almost a year now. No pain when I run, only some pain and stiffness after. I’ve tried resting but it doesn’t help. But it seems to feel better when my si joint is not hurting. The pain seems to be associated with how my back feels. What should I do?

[@holdiver307]

Your probably pushing your abs hard. Try breathing exercises and the soccer ball under the lower abs method or look up hey Elliot's groin pull video

[@zoramsangzote9895]

I don't know anything what this guy is saying he talk too much.... I just need simple answer only yes or no... So can anyone tell me rest or not rest is good for groin injury..??

[@leoscarpoli1nonly]

My better judgement tells me its best to rest a groin injury for at least a week or two before beginning some form of rehab. Listen to your body.

[@zoramsangzote9895]

Leo Scarpoli thank you 😇

[@AlexiaRoseFit]

I'm so glad I'm not the only that feels like he never gets to the point in his videos!!!!! Jeeeeez

[@AylwinNathaniel]

what shoes are you wearing bru?

[@omarm.d2578]

Bro I pulled my groin during an interview while staging at a high end sushi restaurant, fucking worst thing ever so painful omg 😹😹😹

[@MrJawaking]

You take to long to reach the point. I turned it off after a few mins because you were repeating yourself and waffling.

[@aba192]

Owned

[@luisalbertoarmasgamarra7600]

Hei, I train brazilian jiu-jitsu and I got a pulled groin, it was a pop!!! my leg got purple to my calf next day. I rest and train a bit recovery. That was kind of 8 months ago. I still feel weird in that sone, and have that feeling it will pop up again? What do you think friend?

[@kazuki255]

Thats literally why im here, 7 months later i still can’t squeeze my legs, almost impossible to roll

[@mq8543]

I was doing Bulgarian split squats and I ended up injuring something in front of my leg. I'm not sure if it's the sartorious.. but it's close to it. When I rotate my leg in, it hurts very bad. Please help

[@cowboycofey]

Background/credentials? I’m having a hard time buying into this

[@brahmoone]

oooh manual transmission folks!!

[@dcdi8126]

How long did you wait to start stretching your groin after you injured it playing roller hockey,the reason I ask is because I have been suffering from what seemed like minor groin pulls for a few months that were moderately painful for a couple days but I could still walk,backwards was easier,but yesterday morning I started the day with a sharp pain all the way "deep up in there" for lack of a better definition,and by the end of the day I had to manually lift my leg into position to drive and today I can't sit or walk at all only lay down,been icing pretty hard and taking anti-inflammatory medicine,I am 44 and not in the best shape and have terrible flexibility.

[@kyr0825]

I pulled it yesterday and already stretching

[@michaelbeard5]

keep your wt down, posture proper and choose 2-3 great stretches off the you tube that seem to help. Dont power through the exercises. A good massage helps also

[@OOjkaiko]

Bro, i popped my groin muscle, it feels like the way you explained it. What should i do? Stretch? Or train other muscles? Pls

[@OOjkaiko]

I did bro, I consistently used arnica-based creams, three times a day or more for several days. I did careful stretches during that time. Every other day I would get into a hot hot tub and stay in it for a while. And most most most importantly I would massage it against the muscle fibers using deep penetration for about 30min at one go. There are proper KZbin videos on how to massage that area. Massage it for 30 minutes a day. Also when in the tub. I think it took me about eight to nine days. But had to be extra careful not to irritate it and walk consciously.

[@JayTraversJT]

@@OOjkaiko Im guessing you didn't workout during this recovery time? I myself currently have a pain in my hip/ groin and have now had it for over 7 months. Was just on a course of anti-inflammatories and had no results.

[@OOjkaiko]

@@JayTraversJT i did and i think that helped alot, but the workout wasnt with weights and wasnt stressful on my muscles. So think of it as stretching ONLY.

[@deanhenry4668]

Great video,I have a groin tear, any thoughts on exercise to help with it, thank you.

[@debbievelazquez7207]

Hi i have 2 groin strained in both groins how long did it take for u to heal?

[@debbievelazquez7207]

@@Matt-qu5ed i found out i have tendonitits

[@debbievelazquez7207]

@@Matt-qu5ed hi Matt it's not 100% healed my physical therapist told me it's gonna take 2 years to heal completely the muscles in your groin area doesn't have enough blood supply that's why it takes long to heal my advice will be put an ice pack on it 4 times a day for 20 minutes...my right groin still hurts depending on what I do I hope you get better

[@debbievelazquez7207]

@@Matt-qu5ed your welcome dr said by overuse my tendons got inflamed

[@tijus2675]

@@debbievelazquez7207 hey debbie i have some questions related to groin strain can you help me with it

[@gardenglory6624]

what causes groin pain? I just woke up one day and couldn't' cross my legs. my right leg when cross it won't touch the ground the other leg is fine. Im so confused.

[@oownersoo]

Legit same experience how did u get through it

[@Rob46373]

So if I have hamstring pain (probably bicep femoris strain) should I keep doing my normal life even if it hurts when I move around? I am so confused everyone has a different opinion

[@laurelrancitelli2271]

Gave NO advice, exercises or examples!

[@captainzuesss1685]

If my hand wants to follow my foot what concern is it of yours..?Spent way to much time on the hand situation...lol..jk

[@samuelanderson9416]

I understand what you are talking about and it makes sense. Everyone below are a bunch of simpletons haha.

[@broad405]

What the fukin did he explained,,, NOTHING!!

[@rollmeister]

Here is your dislike pal, for the 10 minutes rambling.

[@iamunce]

Gee Matt, you really seem like a nice guy and I think you're in earnest, but nowhere on this KZbin video does it say that your only qualification for giving advice is that you attended a course at the Rolf institute. Since Rolfing has no scientific basis and has been shown to be a pseudoscience, I'd be chary about taking any advice from you, especially as I'm an older person who couldn't perform the exercises you recommend in all your other videos in the first place. I have a groin pull. When I have rested long enough to see the swelling go down, along with the pain when I put ANY pressure on it, I'll take my doctor's EVIDENCE-BASED advice for strengthening it again.

[@beatrizevangelinebuenaflor2530]

I have sparring in 3 days and I just pulled my groin muscle 🥲

[@jenny-DD]

Well is your penis stuck in erect position or limp

[@afzaalkhan2010]

Very useful and in my experience, TRUE! Thank you for sharing your REAL life experience. Best wishes, Afzaal

[@BeautifulLibra]

Thank you