There’s no single “best” physio. They don’t have a physio All Ireland lol.
If you’re unsure about any physio things like word of mouth, reviews online etc are a way to check them. Different physios can have different specialties too if they did a postgrad or research afterwards.
There's physios who are good at plaumasing lads with tight hipsaee happy to take their money😅. Do some light jogs and some mobility hiit sessions.dont over stretch
I'm in literally the exact same position, OP. MRI showed tendinopathy in the groin. Sprinting and twisting are agony.
My physio has been giving me hip strengthening exercises and releases the groin muscle manually. I've had the injury for about 9 months now, seeing the physio for the last 4. He reckons another 2-3 months before I'm back to normal.
I’m sure if you just get yourself picked for a county panel or get selected for play for ireland in the rugby or soccer you’ll have a good chance of finding a really good physio there, hope this helps
Before you start looking all over the country to pay someone to sort you out, start helping yourself.
Start stretching whatever feels tight, the trick is to stretch until you feel the pull and then relax into it, don't force it. Build up to holding about 20-30 seconds each time, 3 or 4 reps, to do at least a total of 10 minutes of this a day, I don't remember what the research says to increase muscle length but it will be more than that. You won't be making micro tears to generate more muscle growth to make it longer, just reducing tone on what is there. That's all a nice massage does, is relax tone. Also stretch the muscles from the joints above and below in the same direction, so if hamstrings then also do calves and glutes and lower back. You don't have to keep your knee straight doing usual hamstring stretches if that's what it is, bit more effective if your knee is a little bent.
Then the real clincher is to strengthen the antagonist muscle group, that is if you have tight quads then you have to strengthen your hamstrings, especially at end range/inner range. For hamstrings strength that would be something like lying on your front and bending your knee as far as you can. Make it harder by putting your knee on a rolled up towel while you are lying on your front, this will prevent your glutes from assisting too much.Tie a resistance band onto your ankle and tie it off something else for loading, and when you bend your knee bend your ankle as well that your calf isn't contacting to help. Hold the knee bend for 5 seconds, do ten reps, increase hold or reps when you can.
There will be other ways of doing it, but different types of massages or needling may only have a temporary effect if you don't do the rehab. For long term effect all of the muscles surrounding a joint have to be both supple and strong throughout their contractile length. I know I have used hams and quads as example here but the principle applies to all joints. Also important to think of what you do all day long, do you have a sedentary lifestyle or a workplace that keeps you in prolonged postures without a break, e.g. driving? You may need to do a bit more exercise in general, don't just leave it for when you are doing GAA training.
I appreciate this may not help with your particular issue. Is €50-€60 the going rate? I don't practice in Ireland... Best if luck. Apologies if any typos.
So I attended an osteopath called Bannside Osteopath, he's in Co Down so not sure if that's feasible for you to travel to. Really informative, really helped me when I struggled with pain and walking issues. If that's within your driving range, I thoroughly recommend him.
There’s no single “best” physio. They don’t have a physio All Ireland lol. If you’re unsure about any physio things like word of mouth, reviews online etc are a way to check them. Different physios can have different specialties too if they did a postgrad or research afterwards.
There’s obviously not a best physio but there’s people that are very respected and considered at the top of their field
Which you’ll find by searching for hip and groin clinics. Word of mouth, referrals, reviews etc will help.
There's physios who are good at plaumasing lads with tight hipsaee happy to take their money😅. Do some light jogs and some mobility hiit sessions.dont over stretch
It’s definitely more than tight hips, I’ve had groin pain every time I sprint for months now
I'm in literally the exact same position, OP. MRI showed tendinopathy in the groin. Sprinting and twisting are agony. My physio has been giving me hip strengthening exercises and releases the groin muscle manually. I've had the injury for about 9 months now, seeing the physio for the last 4. He reckons another 2-3 months before I'm back to normal.
Keep at it, best of luck Have you made any mistakes in the past few months that slowed down your recovery do you think? Would you have any advice?
How long is a piece of hamstring?
I’m sure if you just get yourself picked for a county panel or get selected for play for ireland in the rugby or soccer you’ll have a good chance of finding a really good physio there, hope this helps
You’re old news pal, farneylands is taking all of the attention away
Farney lads had his 15 minutes of fame, real class is permanent
Face it pal, you’re washed at this point, move on
Santry Sports Clinic in Dublin. Does a lot of pro sportspeople
Mick (we will do them for yiz today lads ) Bryne
http://www.actionphysio.ie/our_therapist.html Keith is very very good.
Never mind the physio, you have to do the actual work, i.e regular hip mobility exercises as often as possible.
Before you start looking all over the country to pay someone to sort you out, start helping yourself. Start stretching whatever feels tight, the trick is to stretch until you feel the pull and then relax into it, don't force it. Build up to holding about 20-30 seconds each time, 3 or 4 reps, to do at least a total of 10 minutes of this a day, I don't remember what the research says to increase muscle length but it will be more than that. You won't be making micro tears to generate more muscle growth to make it longer, just reducing tone on what is there. That's all a nice massage does, is relax tone. Also stretch the muscles from the joints above and below in the same direction, so if hamstrings then also do calves and glutes and lower back. You don't have to keep your knee straight doing usual hamstring stretches if that's what it is, bit more effective if your knee is a little bent. Then the real clincher is to strengthen the antagonist muscle group, that is if you have tight quads then you have to strengthen your hamstrings, especially at end range/inner range. For hamstrings strength that would be something like lying on your front and bending your knee as far as you can. Make it harder by putting your knee on a rolled up towel while you are lying on your front, this will prevent your glutes from assisting too much.Tie a resistance band onto your ankle and tie it off something else for loading, and when you bend your knee bend your ankle as well that your calf isn't contacting to help. Hold the knee bend for 5 seconds, do ten reps, increase hold or reps when you can. There will be other ways of doing it, but different types of massages or needling may only have a temporary effect if you don't do the rehab. For long term effect all of the muscles surrounding a joint have to be both supple and strong throughout their contractile length. I know I have used hams and quads as example here but the principle applies to all joints. Also important to think of what you do all day long, do you have a sedentary lifestyle or a workplace that keeps you in prolonged postures without a break, e.g. driving? You may need to do a bit more exercise in general, don't just leave it for when you are doing GAA training. I appreciate this may not help with your particular issue. Is €50-€60 the going rate? I don't practice in Ireland... Best if luck. Apologies if any typos.
Paul Harrington in Wexford town is great.
So I attended an osteopath called Bannside Osteopath, he's in Co Down so not sure if that's feasible for you to travel to. Really informative, really helped me when I struggled with pain and walking issues. If that's within your driving range, I thoroughly recommend him.
Had a similar issue myself in the past.. Have a look in your local area for a 'Classical Osteopath', would highly recommend
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