The muscles
that draw the leg inwards (adduct the hip joint) are adductor
longus, adductor magnus, adductor brevis, gracilis and pectineus.
Each of these muscles arises from the pubic
bone.
Mechanism of
Injury:
Degeneration and inflammation of the adductor muscle tendons
near their insertion onto the pubic
bone may be caused by repeated contraction of these
muscles, occurring generally in athletes. It may be of gradual
onset or progress from a muscle strain.
Symptoms
Pain and tenderness at the origin or at the junction of
the muscle-tendon unit near the pubic bone and this may
radiate downward. The pain often decreases after initial
exertion and can disappear completely, only to return after
training with even greater intensity.
By pressing the legs towards each other against resistance
pain can be triggered.
Functional impairment, eg. inability to participate in
regular activity or sports is common.
Treatment:
Please consult
with your medical professional for a complete diagnosis and
treatment plan.
Recommended Thermoskin
Product:
Under
the direction of your medical professional and in conjunction
with your advised treatment plan, either of the following
Thermoskin products is recommended:
