Question 1

i am a 56-year-old woman newly diagnosed w/hiatal hernia. omeprazole 20 mg controls my symptoms; can i still run and do yoga w/o making hernia worse?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Yoga and running should be helping if anything.
If your yoga routine contains upside down postures and you notice worsening of your symptoms following your practice would suggest avoiding that specific part in the future.

Question 2

am i able to do ab exercises if i have a hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Of course: Just realize when you increase the pressure in your abdomen, you may increase the hh bulge, so if get a pain consistent with it, take a break (and maybe some tums) and let it pass. Will quickly find if anything specific triggers it to cause discomfort, and can modify workout accordingly. Still need good physical shape / activity, even with diagnosis. Good luck!

Question 3

can you tell me if there are ab exercises i can do with my having a hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Should be able to do all exercises with a hiatal hernia. Avoid eating several hours before exercise. Do not hold your breath and strain during exercises. Walking, stairs, running and swimming are also exercises that use the abdominal muscles too.

Question 4

i have gone for my endoscopy test and result shows mild hiatal hernia.can i still do strenuous exercise? would it make it worse if i do?

Accepted Answer

yes: You can exercize but any increase in abdominal pressure (by straining while holding your breath) may exacerbate your reflux. So if you lift,  breathe as you do so.

Question 5

diagnosed with hiatal hernia during endoscopy procedure. what exercises would be considered safe for me that would not further aggravate my condition?

Accepted Answer

Cardio: Cardio, non-strenuous activities should be fine, such as elliptical, bicycling, etc.

Question 6

does exercise help with a hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly, at best.: A hiatal hernia, by definition, is an enlarged opening in the diaphragm muscle that separates the chest from abdominal cavity.  It is often used interchangeably with gerd; while often both present, they are distinctly separate diseases.  Exercise may indirectly help gerd by leading to weight loss but it will not improve the anatomical abnormality of a hiatal hernia.

Question 7

is it possible to develop a hiatal hernia from exercise?

Accepted Answer

No: But exercises that increase the pressure in your abdomen (crunches) may exacerbate the symptoms of your hernia.

Question 8

i believe that i have a hiatal hernia due to the symptoms i have, what can i do to get rid of it? also, can i do regular exercise i.e. gym work.

Accepted Answer

Need an exam: You cannot tell what you may have by symptoms alone, and a significant hiatal hernia would be unlikely at age 18. Need to see a doctor for an exam. May be acid reflux, gastritis, etc. Do not go by feelings or symptoms alone. Also see a doctor before a major change in an exersice program.

Question 9

what ab exercises am i able to do?   i have a moderate hiatal hernia. i  need to build my core back up for my profession. i'm boilermaker/ironworker.

Accepted Answer

Just do it: Glad you are working your core. Breathe during the exercises, do not hold your breath even for a moment, did you will be fine.

Question 10

can small sliding hiatal hernia rlly be reversed by exercises shown over the net.? no gerd symptoms at all. jus scared it night grown in future? ty.

Accepted Answer

No: First of all, don't worry about a small asymptomatic hiatal hernia. It is very common and does not require treatment. When you read about exercise and hiatal hernias it is to lose weight since obesity can be associated with hiatal hernias and GERD. Asymptomatic hiatal hernias are not treated, GERD symptoms are.

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I am a 56-year-old woman newly diagnosed w/hiatal hernia. omeprazole 20 mg controls my symptoms; can i still run and do yoga w/o making hernia worse?

A member asked:

Am i able to do ab exercises if i have a hiatal hernia?

A member asked:

Can you tell me if there are ab exercises i can do with my having a hiatal hernia?

A member asked:

I have gone for my endoscopy test and result shows mild hiatal hernia.can i still do strenuous exercise? would it make it worse if i do?

A member asked:

Diagnosed with hiatal hernia during endoscopy procedure. what exercises would be considered safe for me that would not further aggravate my condition?

A member asked:

Does exercise help with a hiatal hernia?

A member asked:

Is it possible to develop a hiatal hernia from exercise?

A member asked:

I believe that i have a hiatal hernia due to the symptoms i have, what can i do to get rid of it? also, can i do regular exercise i.e. gym work.

A member asked:

What ab exercises am i able to do? i have a moderate hiatal hernia. i need to build my core back up for my profession. i'm boilermaker/ironworker.

A member asked:

Can small sliding hiatal hernia rlly be reversed by exercises shown over the net.? no gerd symptoms at all. jus scared it night grown in future? ty.

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