Iliopsoas tendon strain (tendinitis) Stage 1

It is likely the groin pain you are suffering from is due to an Iliopsoas tendon strain.

The iliopsoas muscle runs from the front of your spine in the lower back, to the groin area. In running it is the muscle that lifts your knees up.

Below you will find advice as to how to deal with this injury – by becoming a member, you can
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Remember to have this confirmed by your sports doctor, or sports therapist.

You can diagnose other running injury’s here.

Previous step

Cut running to a minimum, or stop and cross train, and then make sure you follow the correct protocol for introducing running again (video).
Sports taping the injury can help a lot (see videos below).
Perform the ‘IMPORTANT’ and ‘OPTIONAL’ video advice below.
Perform the ‘ESSENTIAL CHECKS’ videos below, which assess if you need orthotics, how stable your hip muscles are (if they are not, then click here), if there is a difference in your leg lengths, whether you need new shoes, if your core stability is strong enough (if it isn’t, then click here).
Ensure you check you are running with good form (click here)
Before following the rehabilitation advice, read our treatment precautions.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen help reduce the pain and inflammation.
Acupuncture can be helpful.
Perform the RICE procedure 3-4 times per day for the first few days (see videos below).
When things start to settle, you can then go on to STAGE 2 of rehabilitation.

There are many potential causes of groin pain, which can include hernias and fractures.

Ensure you seek advice from your doctor or sports therapist.

Also, with any groin pain in teenagers, seek a medical opinion.

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