Symptoms | Torn muscle fibre of the adductors

Symptoms

A torn muscle fibre of the adductors causes a number of typical symptoms. Immediately after the triggering event, one feels a sharp, stabbing pain in the area of the inner side of the thigh, which immediately leads to the interruption of the movement to be performed. The adductors can no longer be loaded.

Subsequently, further symptoms often develop as a slight swelling and in some cases a bruise in the area of the adductors. A small dent can also be seen at the site of the tear, especially in the case of a large tear in the muscle fibers of the adductors. The main symptom remains pain, which occurs both when the adductor group is tensed and stretched, i.e. mainly when the muscles are moved. You can read more information here: Symptoms of a torn muscle fiber

Distinction between pulled muscle and torn muscle fibre

In addition to the rupture of muscle fibers in the adductors, there is the clinical picture of adductor strain, which is virtually a preliminary stage of muscle fiber rupture with the same mechanism of origin, but without actual rupture of tissue. The causes are overstrain and unnatural or abrupt movements and thus the same as in muscle fiber rupture. The symptoms are also similar, although not as pronounced.

To distinguish a torn muscle fiber from an adductor strain, some experience is required. An adductor strain also causes immediate stabbing, severe pain on the inner side of the thigh, which immediately forces the patient to take a break. In comparison, however, it should be noted that a tear is usually accompanied by significant swelling and often visible bruising, which is not the case with adductor strain.

The duration of the downtime is also generally shorter in the case of adductor strain than in the case of a torn muscle fiber. The therapeutic measures are more or less the same, although in most cases a strain can be overcome without professional physiotherapy simply by taking a break from sports for 2-3 weeks. However, if you are not careful enough, an adductor strain can develop into a rupture of the adductor muscle fibers. You can find more information on this topic here:

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