Author: The Hernia Coach

Inguinal Hernia Anatomy Delineated

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Inguinal Hernia Anatomy Published Jan 29, 2020 Gerard Doherty Moseley Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Surgeon-in-Chief, Brigham Health & Dana-Farber Cancer Institute The boundaries of the inguinal canal must be understood to comprehend the principles of hernia repair. In the inguinal canal, the anterior boundary is the external oblique aponeurosis; the posterior boundary is composed of the transversalis fascia with some… Read more →

Warm Water Enema Instructions

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healthline.com Making your own enema to relieve constipation requires certain ingredients and clean, sanitized tools. For some people, enemas may cause side effects, including nausea and dehydration. An enema is a method of clearing out your colon using an injection of fluid — basically, loosening up impacted bowels to help make yourself poop. Typically, an enema is given to help treat constipation. First, a small… Read more →

Exercises Before & After Umbilical Hernia Surgery

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Ready to Exercise After Umbilical Hernia Surgery? Start Here. By Sarah Stockett umbilicalherniasurgeryrecovery.com Once your doctor clears you to exercise after umbilical hernia surgery, you need to rebuild your core strength. These 5 easy, core-strengthening exercises will help you get back to feeling like your old, pre-surgical self. When your doctor clears you to resume regular activity, it’s tempting to try… Read more →

Top Exercises for Umbilical Hernia

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Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Reviewed by Minesh Khatri, MD An umbilical hernia is a condition where your internal organs bulge through a gap in your abdominal wall near your belly button. This condition can have both aesthetic and health consequences. In many children, umbilical hernias can often be resolved with simple exercises instead of surgery. For adults, however, surgery is often required,… Read more →