Sports hernia
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nyfan21 posted 22 weeks ago.
Sports Hernia-
So I have had a sports hernia for about...hmm.....7-8 years now. I was told by my doctor that I could have surgery if I wanted to but if it didn't hurt and it didn't bother me then I wouldn't have to so I decieded not to have the sugery. The lump is actually a lot smaller than it used to be; kinda strange I know. But contact your doctor but the web is right the only way I know how to fix it is surgery. So talk to your doctor first then deciede; I still have it and no problems from it at all.
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wpowers posted 22 weeks ago.
Dude I feel your pain. I had a hernia last August. Just a small one, on the left side in the same spot you are describing. No pain like you said. I work with a P.T. and like you said he was surprised I had no pain. He is a triathlete too so he knew the aches and pains. He advised me to see a Dr. I went to my family Dr. and he sent me to a surgeon. He wanted to go in as soon as possible. I waited a week and went ahead and had the surgery b/c it was the only thing that i was told would fix it. Since it is a muscle tear it can’t just heal real easy. It was a easy procedure...it was laparoscopic so three small holes and some soreness. You go under general anesthesia...so you wake up and good as new. They told me to take it easy for 4 weeks and then I could run if I wanted but no lifting. I just slowly worked up from there. I was back to training in no time. I had it done the end of August and ran a du-athlon at the end of September. No sweat man. Just a little rest and you will be back in shape in no time. It may not hurt now but it will trust me. Mine was painless until about 4 days till the surgery. I was so glad that I had already scheduled it. So my advice is go ahead and see a Dr. and just plan a few months laid up. Pick some races later in the summer. I hate to be the barrier of bad news but...you don’t want to wait. Sorry this post was so long. Hope it helps.
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IronAdge posted 22 weeks ago.
Thanks for the replies. I just found it today so who know how long I have had it and have been training with it. I have an IM scheduled in early September so I am kind of worried about taking time off.
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FlashRedGLS1.8T posted 22 weeks ago.
Have had hernia in my younger days. I had to end up taking the 2nd half of track season off due to it and the surgery that entailed. no fun.
Do yourself a favor and get it taken care of as early as possible.
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hakadoru posted 21 weeks ago.
As someone who may have a sports hernia (different than hernia), I'm getting my checked by a doc in the next few days.
Here's the definition: "A sports hernia occurs when there is a weakening of the muscles or tendons of the lower abdominal wall. This part of the abdomen is the same region where an inguinal hernia occurs, called the inguinal canal. When an inguinal hernia occurs there is sufficient weakening of the abdominal wall to allow a pouch, the hernia, to be felt. In the case of a sports hernia, the problem is due to a weakening in the same abdominal wall muscles, but there is no palpable hernia."
The treatment for sports hernia is to attach a steel mesh to the weakened area to short it up...at least that's what I've heard being done.
Best of luck to you. I'll report back if mine turns out to be anything...same symptoms. No pain. Just mild discomfort from time to time in that area.
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I found a hernia (bulge) right below my hip flexor above my groin. I was lucky to come across it as I have no pain, even on examination. I asked a PT and she said to refrain from activity for awhile and to ice. I will also be contacting a doctor. The web had lots of things to say: surgery being only way to fix it(i see this as BS considering I have no pain), others lack of strength and exercise(doubting this one, maybe strength, not exercise), too much leaning forward (aka my cycling), too little copper in my diet(no clue), and just being male.
Anyone dealt with any similar problems? The PT was amazed and confused I had no pain. With rest can this go away? I don't want it to get worse. I have already been sidelined from IT band problems, now this...BAH!
Thanks for your help and insights.
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