Therapy
Therapy for torn muscle fibers of the adductors is conservative, i.e. usually no surgery is performed. Acute therapy plays a major role: here, the easy-to-use PECH rule can be used, which can be quickly implemented even by laypersons. This therapy, especially pausing and compression, has a positive influence on the course of the disease.
Subsequently, an appropriate analgesic therapy with painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is indicated if necessary, as well as complete protection of the muscles for the first week. From week 2 onwards, everyday, light strain can be absorbed. Physiotherapy or tape bandages support the therapy.
There are other therapy approaches that use stimulation current, heat applications and ointment bandages. Whether these actually promote healing has not been definitively clarified.
- Stands for pause, i.e.
in the case of a rupture of the adductor muscle fibers, one must immediately stop the activity being performed, such as playing soccer or a sports exercise.
- Stands for ice: Next, the affected muscle should be cooled with ice.
- Stands for compression: Here it is recommended to apply a bandage around the affected thigh as quickly as possible and thus exert a certain amount of pressure on the adductors, which reduces the swelling and thus also the pain later on.
- HFor high position: The last thing to do is to put your leg up.
Taping with e.g. kinesiotape or leukotape is a popular way of treating torn muscle fibers in the adductors. Taping is the application of strip-shaped “adhesive strips” to the injured area on the thigh. On the one hand, this achieves a compression of the tissue, which is effective against the swelling and bruising in the adductors and thus supports healing.
On the other hand, taping provides a certain stability and relieves the damaged muscles of the adductors, which helps to prevent further damage.Taping should be performed by a person familiar with the technique, as only a properly applied bandage will help optimally. You can find more information on this topic here: Taping a torn muscle fiber Another important component during the healing process of torn muscle fibers in the adductor muscles is physiotherapy. Physiotherapy can begin with massages to remove excess lymph from the tissue and promote healing.
Passive stretching of the muscle, as produced by massages, may, however, be used after 5 days at the earliest, as otherwise fibres and blood vessels may be torn open again. In addition, physiotherapy provides professional guidance for the appropriate resumption of exercise. Through special exercises, the muscles are strengthened again as they progress and the patient is accompanied until full performance is achieved.