As per the thread title, I get adductor pain (in both legs) when squatting. It feels like a strain, right at the origin. My doctor (a specialist sports doctor), suggested weak glute medius and core, for which she prescribed resting the area, and a series of exercises to strengthen my glute medius and core.
The exercises are as follows:
- Glute medius - one legged “dip and drive”.
- Core - “Helicopter winch”. Focus on pulling spine up.
- Core - Lying on my back, knees bent at 90 degrees, pull belly button in and up, and lift one foot up 1-2cm. Repeat on other leg.
I squatted yesterday (2 hour warm-up, very light weights, perfect form etc.) for the first time in three weeks, and today the pain has returned.
I found this article: Repeated Adductor Strain During Squats: A Case Study - Bret Contreras by Bret Contreras, where his client was experiencing the same problem. His initial findings were
“… client possessed weak glutes in hip extension and posterior pelvic tilt along with a left side upper glute imbalance in hip abduction and hip external rotation.”
In the end, his client’s issue was resolved. I’m tempted to follow the program described. Thoughts?
Do I need to be more patient, and give it more time, or are more aggressive exercises required?