i pulled a groin muscle a while back (i foolishly did a rather high outside-crescent kick without warming up), and now everytime i practice it gives me grief.
it's been several months, and i spent a good while just resting the muscle - but (like most martial artists) i soon grew restless. and now, it seems whenever i practice this muscle feels much tighter and there is always a good amount of pain when i attempt to stretch it.
most recently, i've noticed that purple bruising occurs whenever i (over) exert the area.
anybody have suggestions for treatment?...preferably of the noninvasive variety.