Q. I need to have a hernia repaired and do not know how or when to safely get back into exercise afterward. - Jennifer, Colo. A. The Greek word "hernia" means "sprouting forth," which inspires bucolic ...

Get your doctor's permission before starting any exercise program. Once cleared to exercise, you need to strengthen your core. Abdominal hernias occur when the build-up of intra-abdominal pressure is ...

I have a problem with a left inguinal hernia. I had an operation in 2002 and late last year began to exercise again by doing weights and situps. I tore the hernia and again had to go for an operation.

Researchers wanted to learn if patients following a pre-surgical program of weight management and exercise tolerance can have greater success from hernia surgery. Ventral hernias mostly occur on the ...

Question: My husband had a hernia and had it operated on a couple of years ago. He cycles and runs a lot and he feels twitches, like it is coming back. Is it possible for a hernia to return after ...