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Yoga and exercise with a hernia: gentle core-safe movement, poses to avoid, and when to get cleared first.
Exercise and yoga cannot repair a hernia. Some activities can worsen it, while gentle movement helps general fitness and healthy weight. Check with your doctor or surgeon first.
Activities that are usually safe with a small, reducible hernia
Activities to avoid
After hernia surgery
Most people can walk the same day. Lifting and strenuous exercise are limited for several weeks. Follow your surgeon's schedule and return to yoga gradually.
You notice the bulge growing, new pain, nausea or vomiting. Call 112 or 102 for a hard, painful hernia that will not go back.
Key point
Stay active in a gentle way, avoid straining and follow your surgeon's advice.
Before your appointment
Note when you first noticed the bulge, whether it goes in when you lie down, and what brings it on, such as lifting, coughing or straining. List any pain, vomiting, constipation or urinary problems, and past surgeries. Bring your medicines, including blood thinners, and past reports. Ask about repair options, recovery and the warning signs that mean you should call 112 or 102.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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