Groin or Hernia Injury on my Birthday - Great!!

[hwood]

Today of all days (my birthday) I was doing deep (ass on ground) heavy squats (heavy for me - I'm 44, 205 lbs, and lifting 385) and at half way up on second rep of 2nd set my groin muscle just completely gave out from under me. I was on a PowerRack - so no worries there.

I couldn't of course do any other types of leg workout including extensions or any kind of calve workout. Just couldn't take any pressure.

Now, 4 hours later, I wouldn't describe it as pain however a definite discomfort when walking however can bend over fine and have full flexibility without too much difficulty.. There is slight swelling in groin up thru pubic area next to the boys however no pain in lower abdomen. The boys don't hurt at all however I am on cycle (test e and var) and they aren't quit as big as they normally are.

Two questions:

1) Is there a way to self diagnosis a hernia vs. a groin pull\stain or should I just go to doctor right away?

2) I have made tremendous gains over past 3 years (60 lbs while dropping body fat considerably) most of which has come without gear. Most of the gains I attribute to heavy squats, and dead lifts. However, at my age should I consider not doing such heavy squats and deads even if this injury now comes out to be nothing more than a groin issue?

Thanks for advise. --H

 

[maldorf]

Today of all days (my birthday) I was doing deep (ass on ground) heavy squats (heavy for me - I'm 44, 205 lbs, and lifting 385) and at half way up on second rep of 2nd set my groin muscle just completely gave out from under me. I was on a PowerRack - so no worries there.

I couldn't of course do any other types of leg workout including extensions or any kind of calve workout. Just couldn't take any pressure.

Now, 4 hours later, I wouldn't describe it as pain however a definite discomfort when walking however can bend over fine and have full flexibility without too much difficulty.. There is slight swelling in groin up thru pubic area next to the boys however no pain in lower abdomen. The boys don't hurt at all however I am on cycle (test e and var) and they aren't quit as big as they normally are.

Two questions:

1) Is there a way to self diagnosis a hernia vs. a groin pull\stain or should I just go to doctor right away?

2) I have made tremendous gains over past 3 years (60 lbs while dropping body fat considerably) most of which has come without gear. Most of the gains I attribute to heavy squats, and dead lifts. However, at my age should I consider not doing such heavy squats and deads even if this injury now comes out to be nothing more than a groin issue?

Thanks for advise. --H

See a doctor. Even doctors have trouble finding hernias, my family doc didnt find mine and I had 2. I went to a surgeon who does the repairs and he found the one right away. they can even give you a catscan to find them, which might need to be done.
I had surgery on 3 hernias back in late febuary. Those suckers done heal on themselves, only get worse the longer you leave them. Better results seen if you get it repaired right away.

 

[MAINEVENT]

1st....Happy Birthday.

2nd....I agree with maldorf. If your really concerned go see a specialist and have them check it out. With my hernia it was VERY evident.

 

[HUTCH]

Certain Hernias are visible like if it is around the belly button are middle of your abs but inguinal hernias you cant see...I have had both inguinal hernia and groin tear/strain...yours sound to me like a groin issue to me..

 

[thebrick]

Def see a doc... if its a hernia, it has the potential to be a big problem if left undiagnosed. They only get worse over time. And has been mentioned, they can be hard to see. Not worth the risk.

 

[oldfella]

Go to the Doctor!!

 

[Ashop]

Today of all days (my birthday) I was doing deep (ass on ground) heavy squats (heavy for me - I'm 44, 205 lbs, and lifting 385) and at half way up on second rep of 2nd set my groin muscle just completely gave out from under me. I was on a PowerRack - so no worries there.

I couldn't of course do any other types of leg workout including extensions or any kind of calve workout. Just couldn't take any pressure.

Now, 4 hours later, I wouldn't describe it as pain however a definite discomfort when walking however can bend over fine and have full flexibility without too much difficulty.. There is slight swelling in groin up thru pubic area next to the boys however no pain in lower abdomen. The boys don't hurt at all however I am on cycle (test e and var) and they aren't quit as big as they normally are.

Two questions:

1) Is there a way to self diagnosis a hernia vs. a groin pull\stain or should I just go to doctor right away?

2) I have made tremendous gains over past 3 years (60 lbs while dropping body fat considerably) most of which has come without gear. Most of the gains I attribute to heavy squats, and dead lifts. However, at my age should I consider not doing such heavy squats and deads even if this injury now comes out to be nothing more than a groin issue?

Thanks for advise. --H

I bet it took over a year to heal my groin strain. do a google search there are like 3 forms of strains and mine was the least but took forever to heal. do you have blood,,bruising in area?

 

[hwood]

No blood but have an appt this AM. Got worse overnight as all injuries do. But there is something definitely WAY wrong. Just doesn't feel like are normal tweak or strain. let you know.

 

[hwood]

Sports specific Chiropractor said I had a 3rd degree groin tear. 7-8 weeks repair by itself or come to them and maybe they could decrease heal time by half. For $65 pop plus taking 2-3 hours from work I may just ride it out myself.