Hi
I would appreciate some advice. I’ve been off work for over 3 weeks now with a groin problem. I wake up fine yet after walking for an hour I have acute pain where my thigh and groin meet. I’ve seen a private Chiropractor and have been doing strengthening exercises but there’s no improvement. I have a further 2 weeks off before being due to return to work. I have an NHS musculoskeletal clinic phone appointment on 17/11 as I can’t keep going private due to the cost. Any NHS treatment is going to take time.
This could be a long term absence but a manager has suggested light indoor duties. However, if I go back and the pain continues, going sick again will equate to 2 sick periods rather than 1 long sick period. I’m going stir crazy at home and would like to return to work, I also want to show willing.
What would you do?
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Groin problem
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Haditup
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Re: Groin problem
You could both agree ,if you return and go off sick again it will only count as one absence, but the agreement needs to be written on headed paper signed and dated.
DO NOT return with a verbal agreement and get the written agreement before you return.
DO NOT return with a verbal agreement and get the written agreement before you return.
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scoobydo79
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Re: Groin problem
OP Has it crossed Your mind it is the beginnings of an inguinal hernia? This is how mine started. Even I and My Doctor thought it groin strain and a soft tissue problem at first. Don’t want to alarm You but keep an eyes open for a bulge in the area.
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Paulo1963
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Re: Groin problem
I have a bulge but I had an MRI privately and they haven’t identified it as a hernia 
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scoobydo79
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Re: Groin problem
Ahh OK. Have a snoop through recent posts on here.Search Inguinal Hernia. See if some of the comments could apply to You. I’m currently waiting on a specialist appointment for one.
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Paulo1963
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Re: Groin problem
Guess it’s about trust. One of the rare occasions in my life I’m going to have to put myself first. If I don’t why would I expect Royal Mail to. I don’t like sitting at home but I don’t want to end up with a permanent disability.
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Dorset Plodder
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Re: Groin problem
I've had groin strains in the past and I believe they were caused, and certainly not helped, by the Older Vauxhall Combis! 
You used to have to do the splits everytime you climbed in and out of the Combis (often 50 times a day), and sometimes have to climb up the kerb they were that low!
Do you think something like this might have caused your problem? Since we've had "Proper" Vans, with a much higher seat, the problems not reoccured, thank god. I used to have to get out like the Queen with both legs together and swivleing on the seat.
You used to have to do the splits everytime you climbed in and out of the Combis (often 50 times a day), and sometimes have to climb up the kerb they were that low!
Do you think something like this might have caused your problem? Since we've had "Proper" Vans, with a much higher seat, the problems not reoccured, thank god. I used to have to get out like the Queen with both legs together and swivleing on the seat.
Last edited by Dorset Plodder on 25 Oct 2021, 17:54, edited 1 time in total.
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Paulo1963
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Re: Groin problem
The physio said it’s wear and tear from 33 years being a postman. I push an HCT around and am guessing my legs are simply f***ed. I had my other groin go 18 months ago and was off for 9 weeks. I’ve also got Plante Fasciitis and as the MRI revealed, Osteoarthritis in the hips 
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Dorset Plodder
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Re: Groin problem
Nothing to do with vans then Paulo .... well that pissed on my bonfire!
I know what you mean about the plantars struggled with that for over a year, I must be a mug ... when I see some colleagues taking time off with minor aches & sprains I think WTF!
We'll obviously all struggle with the arthritis as we get older, the cold & wet doesn't help does it? 
Perhaps it's time to consider IHR mate and get a nice warm indoor job?
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eastie
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Re: Groin problem
Have to laugh at the 6ft 8 inch postie trying to get into a Vauxhall Combi with his knees up by his ears trying to drive it
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Paulo1963
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Re: Groin problem
My thoughts exactlyDorset Plodder wrote: ↑25 Oct 2021, 18:02Nothing to do with vans then Paulo .... well that pissed on my bonfire!
I know what you mean about the plantars struggled with that for over a year, I must be a mug ... when I see some colleagues taking time off with minor aches & sprains I think WTF!
Perhaps it's time to consider IHR mate and get a nice warm indoor job?
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CB3
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Re: Groin problem
Hi . I went to my GP last week with the same problem. After being sent to Hospital, after a scan I had surgery for inguinal hernia the following day. Been signed off by the consultant for a month. Your return to work should be agreed by a medical professional and not your manager as your managers idea of light duty’s may aggravate your injury. Good luck .