Swelling should be released and adhesions reduced as soon as possible after a groin strain, and treatment according to the different periods can facilitate recovery. For example, ice, pressure, elevation of the affected side and rest should be used during the acute phase to avoid further deterioration of inflammatory swelling at the tear site, while appropriate anti-inflammatory and analgesic as well as blood-stasis activating drugs should be applied as adjunctive treatment, such as Yunnan Baiyao, aspirin and ibuprofen.
After the acute phase, the muscle fibres at the site of the injury begin to repair and rehabilitation should be carried out in a timely manner, with stretching and strength exercises to gradually restore the flexibility of the muscle. If accompanied by tendon or muscle avulsion or rupture, surgical suturing should also be performed.