Neeraj Chopra has created history in the Paris Olympics 2024, he has become the first Indian track and field athlete to win medals in two consecutive Olympics. The 26-year-old javelin thrower won the silver medal with a throw of 89.45 meters at the Paris Olympics. Neeraj's parents said on their son's achievement, we are very happy. For us, silver is also equal to gold.
Amidst all this, after winning the medal, Neeraj said in a conversation with the media, during the match, it was constantly on my mind that I might get injured again. 60 percent of my mind is engaged in this. The real throw happens only when this fear goes out of your mind. Groin injury has troubled me a lot. I hope that soon I will be able to overcome this fear as well and will perform better for the country.
It is worth noting that he was participating in the competition with a groin problem, due to which it was probably difficult for him to perform with full physical strength. Let's fitness experts, what is this groin injury?
What is a groin injury?
In a conversation with Amar Ujala, fitness expert and physiotherapist Dr. Zohaib Kazi said that groin injury or groin strain affects the group of muscles in the upper part of the thighs. The groin is the part where the lower part of the stomach and the thigh muscles around the genitals meet.
Players have been seen to have a higher risk of groin problems, it can be quite painful. Neeraj is a victim of strain problem in this part.
Our muscles are made up of thousands of small fibers that are woven together. These fibers keep pulling and pressing against each other, which helps your body to move. If a muscle is being used excessively or with excessive pressure, it gets strained and there is a risk of damage.
Risk of such problem in players
In Neeraj's case, since the pressure on the groin and adductor muscles becomes very high in the last stages while throwing the javelin, there can be a high risk of injury and tearing.
It is important to know here that any kind of injury or problem in the groin area also causes difficulty in moving your leg or hip. Due to swelling and cramps in the muscles, there may be difficulty in doing daily tasks. In case of severe injury, surgery is also required.
Neeraj has also had adductor problems
Along with the problem in the groin, Neeraj has also been troubled by adductor strain for a long time. Due to the problem of adductor strain, Neeraj Chopra had decided not to participate in Ostrava Golden Spike 2024. Adductor strains are a common cause of groin injuries and pain in athletes. Players of football, soccer, hockey, and basketball are more likely to suffer from this condition.
Hip adductor injuries are more common due to the extra pressure placed on them when performing side-to-side motion.
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