How do I know if I have a sports hernia?

How do I know if I have a sports hernia?

Symptoms of sports hernia Sudden and severe groin pain at the time of the injury. Groin pain that goes away with rest, but returns during sports activity. Groin pain that is more commonly felt on one side of the groin area only (unilateral), rather than on both sides. Pain that only appears during twisting movements.

Can you play with a sports hernia?

In the case of a sports hernia, it is usually acceptable to continue playing football, but once again this depends on the clinical findings, pain, and radiographic findings. Since a sports hernia is not a true hernia, there is no risk for the intestines to strangulate, leading to an emergency surgery.

Does a sports hernia have a lump?

However, a sport hernia is an injury to the soft tissues and deep muscles of the groin and inner abdominal wall and unlike other types of hernia, a sports hernia does not create a visible lump or bulge.

Can sit ups help a hernia?

The optimal positioning of exercises for a hernia are sitting and standing, as lying positions increase intra-abdominal pressure. Exercises to avoid include core exercises (such as sit ups), swimming, Pilates, heavy lifting, and contact/high impact sports.

What is the difference between a hernia and a sports hernia?

Although a sports hernia may lead to a traditional, abdominal hernia, it is a different injury. A sports hernia is a strain or tear of any soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament) in the lower abdomen or groin area.

What is the recovery time for a sports hernia?

What is the recovery time for sports hernia surgery? Recovery occurs in phases. Ambulating without crutches after 1-3 days, light exercise including pool therapy in 1-2 weeks, light resistance training and jogging in 4 weeks, sport specific therapy at 6-8 weeks.

Do you need surgery for sports hernia?

Though rare in non-athletes, a sports hernia, just like an inguinal hernia, can require surgery to repair, so it’s important to understand what you’re dealing with, from the initial symptoms to how to begin the healing process.

Can you ride a bike with a sports hernia?

Without treatment, this injury can result in chronic, disabling pain that prevents you from resuming sports activities. 1. Avoid irritating movements. Keep fit by taking part in lower load activities such as walking, cycling, light training.

Can you cycle with a inguinal hernia?

Registered. Recovery from a typical laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair would be about two weeks for road biking, 4 weeks to start basic singletrack.

What is the best test for hernia?

Your doctor will check for a bulge in the groin area. Because standing and coughing can make a hernia more prominent, you’ll likely be asked to stand and cough or strain. If the diagnosis isn’t readily apparent, your doctor might order an imaging test, such as an abdominal ultrasound, CT scan or MRI.

Is a hernia always noticeable?

Abdominal wall hernias are generally visible: they will look like a lump or bulge beneath the skin. These hernias don’t usually cause any other symptoms except for mild pain or discomfort, usually when you are straining (for instance, lifting something heavy).

Does a CT scan show a hernia?

Cross-sectional CT scans can show hernias and the contents of the peritoneal sac. More important, CT findings can be used to diagnose unsuspected hernias and to distinguish hernias from masses of the abdominal wall, such as tumors, hematomas, abscesses, undescended testes, and aneurysms.

Can you have a hernia on your side?

A flank hernia, or lumbar hernia, is a rare type of hernia that develops as a result of a weakness in the posterolateral abdominal wall, the region that lies on the side and back of the abdominal wall.