Does it matter if I have tight adductors?
Having tight adductors on one side and not the other will make it difficult to hold the pelvis level which means the opposite hip will drop down as you walk. This can then result in hip pain and further imbalance as the body tries to compensate for the tightness of these muscles
How can I strain my adductors?
An adductor strains usually occurs during some form of physical activity such as football and tennis. People who have had a previous hip or groin injury have the highest risk of experiencing adductor strain but also other risk factors include muscle fatigue or weakness, poor range of motion, flat feet, one leg longer or shorter than the other and age.
To heal an adductor strain, you can do stretches that will loosen and exercise these muscles. Make sure you wait at least a few days after a strain before doing any type of stretching. You should not feel a lot of pain while doing these exercises just a stretch. As with all other stretches do a slow stretch and hold it there and no bouncing
Groin/ Adductor stretch- Sideways Lunge
Stand with your legs well apart and your feet facing forwards. Now lean onto one leg putting all your weight on that one and feel the stretch in the opposite groin.
Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat x 5