When we experience symptoms in our groin, there are a few different tissues that could contribute (see below and left) (1). Groin strains refer to the strain of the inner thigh muscle group, the adductors.

With so much information out there regarding physical activity, it is easy to become overwhelmed and tricky to know what the right thing is to do.

At the end of the day, doing any physical activity is better than nothing, but if you’re taking the time to be active, why not understand what it takes to make a positive impact on your health?

There is a very good chance that you have felt or been told, you have “tight hip flexors.” Listening to our body is important, but occasionally sensations through the body can be misinterpreted. Feeling tight or stiff can potentially mean there is a muscle/tendon unit that has less length, but there is also a strong possibility when looking at the hip flexor, the sensation could actually be from limited strength.

The key to staying active and fit during the fourth decade of life and beyond is to find activities which interest and challenge you physically and mentally. Participate in a variety of sports or activities for overall fitness. Consistency is equally important for life-long fitness and health. Make time in your day for exercise and commit to health and fitness for the long haul. Your body and mind will thank you.

There is some evidence that migraine headaches will respond positively to regular exercise, including both aerobic exercise and resistance exercise. Other types of headache, including tension type headaches and cervicogenic headaches, are more likely to respond positively to manual therapy.

One of the most common knee pains for children, Osgood-Schlatters (OSD), can be a very challenging time for a young athlete. It can keep them off the field, away from their friends, inactive, and frustrated.