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A member asked:
Is it ok to do pushup s and bodyweight exercise es with an ing uinal hernia?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably: You will have less bulging if keeping your hips straight rather than bent. Pushups will give you the least trouble and bench-pressing is better than free-weight lifting. In general, if your activity doesn't cause bulging, it is ok. You can still get a sudden bulge and strangulation of the hernia at any time, especially if the hernia is bulging at rest.
Answered 6/8/2015
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Yes: Nase your activity level on how the hernia feels. If it hurts, back off.
Answered 1/23/2019
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