
Adductor Magnus
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(2) Quick Self-Tests to Tell if You have Trigger Points in Your Adductor Magnus: Follow the instructions below to get a good idea of whether myofascial trigger points might be causing you inner thigh and/or pelvic pain.
TEST 1: Knee Drop Test
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Also, take note of any Referred Pain, especially pain that refers into the pelvis or along the inner thigh.
3-Step Simple Self-Care Remedies Here are simple self-care remedies for treating myofascial trigger points in your Adductor Magnus. Repeat 2-3 times per day and observe how your flexibility and pain can improve! Step 1: Warming Up with Moist Heat To relax and warm up the fibers of the Adductor Magnus, take a warm bath or place a Fomentek bag over your inner thigh for 10-15 minutes. Step 2: Compression We prefer the Jacknobber to perform compression on the Adductor Magnus, or the elbow works well, also. ![]() ![]() Positioning yourself as shown, cover the entire length and width of the Adductor Magnus in your inner thigh, looking for taut bands and tender spots. When you find a tender spot, press into the muscle to pain tolerance ("good pain" - not pain that is sharp or makes you want to withdraw). Hold for 10 seconds while completing at least two full breaths in and out. Then continue searching for more tender spots until the entire muscle is covered.
Step 3: Stretching the Adductor Magnus
Below is an excellent intermediate stretch that you can perform after completing your compression work.
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