Rest – stop the exercise or activities that caused the injury until you feel better
Ice – put an ice pack (you could use a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) on the injury for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours
Compress – wrap a bandage around the injury to support it
Elevate – if possible, keep the injured area raised on a pillow when sitting or lying down
This condition may show similar symptoms to:
Osteitis pubis – inflammation (not infection) of the pubic symphysis, the joint of the two major pelvic bones at the front of the pelvis- pain over the front of the pelvis.
Osteomyelitis – (Osteomyelitis pubis – Inflammation and infection of the fibrocartilaginous pubic symphysis joint)
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
Please copy and paste any key words from the title: Groin Pull (Groin strain) in the following respective 'Medtick References and/or Sources' to find out more about the disease (this also may include diagnosis tests and generic medical treatments).
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