A sports hernia is a relatively common injury that can be sustained by athletes. Your sports physio will be able to help you to recover from this injury. In the meantime, here's an overview of the condition together with some useful exercise tips to help you recover.
Sports hernia
Unlike an abdominal hernia where soft tissue pushes outside of its normal cavity, a sports hernia is caused by tearing or weakening on the internal tissues in the deep layers of the abdominal wall.
Clear indications that you may have sustained a sports hernia include:
Other medical conditions can cause these symptoms so you should consult your GP in the first instance.
Treatment of sports hernia
Your physiotherapist will advise you on what exercises are safe to carry out and may also recommend applying ice to the affected area to reduce inflammation and pain. You should try to avoid stretching your upper body and trunk, and you should not do sit-ups.
Some helpful exercises include:
If you experience groin pain immediately following playing sport, it is probable that you have sustained a sports hernia injury. In the first instance, you should consult your GP, just in case the problem has another cause. You will then probably be referred to a good sports physiotherapist for remedial treatment and an exercise and rehabilitation programme to get you back to the field.
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