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I am to have an umbilical hernia repair with stiches. i have been told no exercise for 6 weeks. this is soul distroying as i love weight training is ther any exercise i can do?
martin
martin
Hi
How are you?
Adults with umbilical hernias are at a higher risk of developing complications. However, if you have symptoms of an umbilical hernia even without complications, you should consult your doctor for advice.
In adults, most umbilical hernias do not correct themselves unless diagnosed at a very early stage and require minor surgery.
Yoga is very useful in reducing the symptoms of hernia only in early stage. It relieves symptoms such as heaviness, fullness and pain. Some experts suggest that yoga-like stretching, bending and leaning be avoided by persons with small umbilical hernia.
Again you should first check with your surgeon for the approval to get back to exercising. Avoiding constipation, chronic cough and sneezing will also prove beneficial.
Take care!
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