How Do You Diagnose Inflammation Of The Adductor Muscles?
Inflammation of the adductor muscles is a common sports injury, especially in hockey and soccer. These muscles are especially susceptible to strain from sudden changes in direction while sprinting. The five adductor muscles in the thigh are attached to the pubic bone near the groin. They are the adductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor magnus, gracilis and pectineus. Observe pain in the tendon when pressure is applied. The pain will get worse as the tendon is activated and stretched as is the case when the stretched legs are closed against resistance. Mild cases of inflammation of the adductor muscles do not typically require medical care. Have severe cases of muscle inflammation evaluated medically. A precise diagnosis may be needed if the affected muscle does not respond to general treatment. The diagnosis is usually definitive when applied pressure to the muscle attachment at the groin causes pain. Differentiate inflamed adductor muscles with other muscle strains by carefully loca
