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What exercises can cause hernia in my body?
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High strain exercise: Exercises that involve straining against a closed diaphragm can lead to hernias in someone prone to them. These are exercises where you are holding your breath and straining to lift. These forces strain muscle fibers and can lead to weakening of the muscle and the tough fibrous sheaths around them, and then, a hernia. If you suspect a hernia, see your doctor.
Answered 3/31/2014
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Almost any: Any exercise that increases the pressure in the abdominal wall can cause a hernia, weight lifters are at high risk. Aerobic exercise less so.
Answered 11/28/2017
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