Groin Pain - Stretching Exercises for Groin Pain

By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide

Updated January 11, 2011

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Groin pain can be caused by many reasons including tight, weak groin muscles (adductors) or groin pulls or strains. This stretching program can help reduce groin pain and prevent groin pulls.

How to Do the Standing Groin Stretch

• Stand with your legs wide apart.
• Shift your weight to the left,
• Allow your left knee to bend until it is over your left foot.
• You will feel the stretch in your right groin.
• Keep your feet on the ground facing forward.
• Hold for 20-30 seconds.
• Repeat the stretch on the opposite side.
• Repeat the stretch three times on each side.

Also See

• Groin Pain from a Groin Pull or Strain
• Five Tips for Treating Groin Pain

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