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Christopher Ellis 10/31/23 Christopher Ellis 10/31/23

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Groin Strains

Groin strains, or adductor strains, are common in a lot of sports, but particularly in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This probably is due to being in a closed guard position. This asks a lot of the adductors, and if they are quite strong enough, strains can occur.

Christopher Ellis 1/16/23 Christopher Ellis 1/16/23

Groin Strains

I’ve been playing hockey my whole life, and as a result I’ve had to deal with groin strains. It’s a common hockey injury. In short, a strain occurs when the activity outmatches the capacity of the muscle.

Christopher Ellis 11/26/21 Christopher Ellis 11/26/21

Difficulty With a Deep Squat? Check Your Adductors.

There are a number of reasons why you may have difficulty achieving a deep squat. Usually it’s your ankles. If you feel like you are going to fall backwards during a squat, it’s your ankles. However, if you feel strain in your groin or inner thigh, it may be your adductors.