Quite a few times in the past couple of months I've stumbled badly over my floppy feet while trying to walk, especially on carpet, but it's also happened on grass and concrete. As a consequence, I strained one or more of my right groin adductor muscles, I would guess the muscle affected is the pectineus or adductor brevis. I keep repeated the injury with each subsequent stumble.

The strain is now giving me quite a lot of discomfort even while seated or in bed unless I remain completely still, which for a fidget like me is a complete impossibility. The pain is coming from the attachment point on the underside of the pubic bone.

It is obviously in a place that defies strapping, and because of the tender nature of the surrounding area, I am somewhat reluctant to use any form of liniment or embrocation!

In case anyone should suggest them, ankle/foot supports are not an option at the moment because of oedema, but as i can only remain upright for a matter of seconds, they are hardly essential.

Have any of you wobblies had this problem, and if so have you got any advice on how best to ensure a rapid recovery please?

I havent had experience with that, but have had a few other strained muscles/tendons. In my experience the best thing for it is to give the affected area a rest.

Sorry to hear about your sprain I too am a wobbler especially on any uneven ground, just the slightest uneveness and I WILL TRIP OR STUMBLE ETC. I dont have a solution either I have had a similar groin type strain and get it repeatedly also but I think rest and ibrufen anti inflam did it etc. sorry cant be of more help. hope it clears up soon.

Right after my wreck my dad and i tried to get me up and walking, and i was a bit more then wobbly, I could never walk independently so I finally gave up walking completely(except) in the pool and use a chair full time...much more practile and a whole lot less painful--maybe its time. Just a thought

I came across this and thought it might be useful.

In my personal experience the best thing is compression. And the only way I know to get it in that area is tight-fit shorts, like spandex.

sorry to hear it GB,i too have aches and pains through wobbly walking i tried feldene gel which works a bit especially on my calf muscle,i think its over-compensating that causes the strains,i can only suggest rest as the best cure,take care mate.

If I was in your situation I would wait untill I was all healed up and ready to go at it again. Obviously not trying the same technique that got me injured the previous time. If You get injured trying it a differant way, stop and heal up. Repeat it again trying a differant way that doesnt get you hurt. Mabey get into a standing position and take very tiny steps eventually working your way up to the point where you know the "hurt" part is. After you find that point walk at it untill you start to see improvement? Its probably like being in a relationship with a really hot chick. You really want to get what you want and your body is too. But the girl aint. So you gotta calm down relax and smooth talk your way untill shes ready to go.

Hey there... I've strained a couple of muscles in my hips and thighs, and what works well for me is combo of heat, ice, rest, and massage. Give it a rest, and I agree with Johnny - no more lady chasing for a little while!

Thanks everyone. Some good advice there.

Maybe I gave the impression I try to walk as an exercise. I wish!!

The reality is I only get up on my hind legs when "furniture walking" from chair to chair around the house, so I do rest it for 99% of the day. It's that other 1% that always catches me out!

It's obviously time to start using the wheelchair more in the house, but I'm reluctant to voluntarily stay seated for longer because of the "use it or lose it" principal. There doesn't seem to be any choice at least until this strain has healed.

Thanks again.

I was just recommending giving any movement that instigate the problem a break if only for a week or so. maybe try to use the chair just to give it time to heal.

I wasn't thinking you were just walking to stroll and realize too well the discomfort of restricting movement you know you are capable of.

I have always loved the "use it or lose it" motto also but have learned in time that "overuse it and lose it" applies as well.

I'm a quadruped when I am "walking" & yup it's wobbly alright. The ankle braces do make the foot stay straiter but they rubbed something awful & I hardly walk enough to make them worthwhile......so I haven't worn them for years, & I know you said you can't wear them......but it/they are the only solution I can come up with.