Gracilis Pain

[Mr. Bloom]

OK, following our auto accident (rear ended at a stop light) a couple weeks ago, I noticed a sharp pain at the very top of my left leg while riding (which I've learned is the gracilis muscle that runs from the pubic bone to the knee). I then noticed that when riding, my left leg was one inch closer to the cross bar than my right leg

Here's the deal:
- I went to the chiropractor and he made adjustments to my hip alignment and things got straighter on the bike, but the gracilis pain persisted in my left leg.

- Today, I went for another adjustment...and in making the adjustment, my right gracilis went into orbit on pain (like tears to my eyes)

Apparently the misalignment caused some kinetic imbalances.

I neglected to ask him what sort of exercises I could do to help this...and can't get back to him until next week.

Does anyone have ideas or sites that might help guide me?

[bounceswoosh]

Can you call him and ask him to describe a few for you?

[Flybye]

Would you consider a physical therapist? I have had more luck with my physical therapist for issues other than back and neck - for back and neck, I love my chiropractor.
If you lived here, you could get into a PT within the week. You will most likely need a referral, which you may be able to get from your chiro. - if not a call to a family doc is usually all that it takes.
I know that doesn't do too much for you over the weekend. Just remember the three I's................Ice, Ibuprofen, and Ignore.

Good luck!

[Zen]

Who made the gracilis diagnosis?
With the switching from side to side and the sharpness of the pain, I'm inclined to think of the sciatic nerve.
Though the gracilis is responsible for adduction.

Disclaimer: But what do I know?

[LBTC]

I second the opinion to see a PT! And there are likely other muscles involved, like the psoas, for instance. Since it connects to your back, a change in back alignment might alleviate one and aggravate the other. See a PT. Ice, maybe heat, gentle massage, rest, ibuprofen, arnica rub, be very careful with stretching until you know exactly what's happening in there.

And butterflies to help you heal fast and completely, and to keep you patient while that's happening.

Hugs,
~T~

[KnottedYet]

Ask your chiro about "anterior disc derangement, non-lateral relevant" in your lumbar spine.

They don't happen often, so they look mighty confusing when they show up. (rear-ended accidents are a good way to get one)