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Hallsy
04-11-2006, 18:22
Been out of training a long time now I know, which is something I'm trying to remedy, but need some advice from guys on here as I know a few of you have had hernia probs.

About a month ago I woke up with what felt like a really bad groin strain, dealt with it for a while (I play football up to 3 times a week) but then the pain went to my lower abdomen/pelvic region as well.

I had a week or so of time where I did nothing and it felt better, but still when I play football, for the first little while & afterwards I get aches/pain in my groin/abdomen.

From what I've read this may be a 'sport hernia', i.e. a weakening of the lower abdomen lining but no lump (I can't feel a lump anyhow).


Does anyone know much about these? I really don;t want an op,and could do with not being out of sport/gym for months on end.

Gonna see the GP when I can but not sure if I'd be better seeing a physio. Just thinking that if it isn't actual ingural maybe I can recover by just resting and icing?

Narc
05-11-2006, 19:30
Hernia and sports hernia are two different things. I was under the impression that a sports hernia required surgery also though. Get to the docs as your first port of call

Hallsy
06-11-2006, 07:48
Yeah, I think sports hernia is just a weakening of lining causing pain in lower abdomen, and an associated groin strain I think.

It does feel like it's getting better but I'll try to get to docs this week I reckon.