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future of inguinal repair and PT
For those considering surgery, I would strongly suggest, if you are in a situation to wait a little bit (even though I dont advocate waiting until it gets worse), find a PT that can help you work on some issues ahead of time.
Ironically, the exercise that is proving most beneficial to me is the one that most stay away form after hernia surgery – squats. I am talking no weight squats that focus entirely on form; driving the hips back, chest out and head up, with an even press through both legs. It is incredibly hard giving the years I spent not moving right because of the hernia. It is a total adjustment but I also found relief when done right. I have also found a lot of relief from clamshell exercises, bridges (when I can do them right), and anything that activates the glutes. That is my personal weakness but I wish I had some direction ahead of time. I am now trying desperately to fix my bad mechanics between episodes of inflammation and pain from bad mechanics. No bueno.