Hey guys.

I really have to compete in this tournament. I am the only one representing my town...

So you guys think I should go to the doctor? I have been to the doctor for a good amount of sports related injuries and all they have ever told me is "It's going to hurt, stay off it for six weeks" I supose I could go to a sports doctor or some kind of specialist.

I really miss being at 100% though... its a scary thought that I could possibly have permanently damaged something.

hrmm...

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I really have to compete in this tournament. I am the only one representing my town..

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is your town going to rally together and help you when you possibly permanently injure your groin by repeatedly straining it without giving it adequate time to heal ? No offence meant, but I would take care of yourself first. There will always be other tournaments if you let yourself heal properly. Hope it gets better soon, it does suck not being at 100%.

Hello Wristtwiter:

Get uncomfortable is a FAR better idea!

But I know and have met too many who MEANT ~...stretch until it causes pain...~. Earnest stupidity... Glad to hear I perceived you words incorrectly.

Jeff

Well... I talked to my sensei today, he told me to skip it. So there you have it. No tournament for me. It feels like a great weight has been lifted but it also feels like I am letting myself down.

Im also getting to a sports doctor soon.

You all are right though, have to look after myself. It could be one tournament now and less down the road, or no tournament now and many more in the future.

Thanks guys

it's good that you skipped the tourney. I've done the same deal with my ankle, knee, hip. It's always those unfortunate times when you think everything is just as normal as any day. when i messed up my ankle i took some time off, came back, messed it up again. It's good to still train, but you have to be very gentle. you don't want to baby it to the point where it will never work the same. good luck! i hope it all clears up.

Your groin muscle will never heal if you dont stop pulling it.

just as a follow-up to the last thing i posted. i sprained my other ankle really badly last night so i'll be in the process right along with ya

Thanks for all the advice.

Just a little update, I dont have any pain when i walk anymore, and this is making me want to train (which i wont) so thats on the upside.

I have done just fine working upper body and what not and I am starting to do light light light training.

I am getting anxious though

turns out my deal is actually broken and i'm out for 4-6 weeks. It was easy for me to say "be patient" before. i remember what this is like. but alas we must take it easy. otherwise we'll get really screwed up.

huh-huh. He said "groin."