A sports hernia is a major inconvenience, especially if you are an athlete. It can cause tremendous pain and prevent you from participating in physical activities. Thankfully, there are ways to treat a sports hernia. Treatment options include surgical and non-surgical methods. (more…)
You have no doubt heard of the negative consequences of smoking. Besides causing cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, smoking can lead to a hernia and lower your chances of a successful recovery after hernia surgery. If you have a hernia or have a high risk of developing one,...
Are you concerned that a loved one is at risk of developing hernias because you have one? It may seem like some people are more prone to hernias than others. This observation is no coincidence. There is a correlation between genetics and hernias, but it is not what you think....