Hi everyone,
First time posting here!
In a nutshell I have been struggling with weight bearing squat movements for the last 18 plus months! At times, when doing the movements I feel like all the effort is being forced through my adductors. Last January I was attempting a 1 rep max squat and felt a slight tear on my right adductor. It was nothing major as I was back out on the field running 2 days later. I haven't done squat movements (squat, thruster, snatch, lunge, C&J etc) with weights since then.
In addition I find a 'compression' like sensation in my upper groin/hip flexor/adductor area when I pull my knee to my chest. Feel it both sides but more so on the right. Even when I perform a simple lunge stretch for my left hip flexor, my right adductor feels a strain.
This injury hasn't stopped me playing sport as I have no issues when running! But it has prevented me doing any lifting in the gym for the last 9 months.
I had an MRI on my lower back and hips but that showed nothing unusual. Some physios have commented that my lower back is pretty tight and may cause this issue I'm having with squat movements. Might also be worth noting that when attempting the pancake, I can only get to 90 degrees
Any help or advice on this would be really appreciated!!