Accompanying symptoms | Pain in the thigh and groin – What is behind it?

Accompanying symptoms The accompanying symptoms can provide an important indication of the cause. If the pain is accompanied by a weakness in the mobility of the hip, especially the internal rotation, this indicates hip arthrosis. If there is a palpable swelling in the groin area, a hernia of the groin or thigh should be clarified. … Accompanying symptoms | Pain in the thigh and groin – What is behind it?

Diagnosis | Pain in the thigh and groin – What is behind it?

Diagnosis The cause of groin and thigh pain can best be determined by an orthopedic surgeon. The orthopedic surgeon will consider the symptoms described above in conjunction with the potential movement restriction or loss of sensitivity and thus make a diagnosis based on the physical examination. Imaging by x-ray or MRI/CT can, but does not … Diagnosis | Pain in the thigh and groin – What is behind it?

Common diseases | Large adductor muscle (M. adductor magnus)

Common diseases Due to its above-mentioned importance for the adductor canal, the large adductor muscle also plays a role in clinical pictures involving this canal. The large leg artery (Arteria femoralis) running through the canal is often affected by arteriosclerotic constrictions or occlusions. It is assumed that the narrowing of the adductor canal plays an … Common diseases | Large adductor muscle (M. adductor magnus)

Strengthening and stretching | Long adductor muscle (M. adductor longus)

Strengthening and stretching There are two ways to stretch the inside of the thigh and thus the long adductor muscle. The athlete stands with approximately double the shoulder width (straddle step) and the tips of the feet point forward. The body weight is now shifted to one side, so that the leg on the side … Strengthening and stretching | Long adductor muscle (M. adductor longus)

Groin strain

The muscles of the human body represent between 35% and 55% of the total body weight, depending on age and sex. This proportion can be even slightly higher in trained individuals. For an athlete to be able to perform all the necessary movements, it is important that these muscles function properly. However, 20% of all … Groin strain