Category: Umbilical Hernia

Exercises Before & After Umbilical Hernia Surgery

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 →

Exercises For An Umbilical Hernia

An umbilical hernia is caused by excess pressure at the abdomen, specifically near your navel. Excess pressure causes your intestines to bulge through a weakened abdominal wall, causing swelling and pain. Heavy lifting, excessive coughing, obesity and multiple pregnancies are possible causes of umbilical hernia, according to MayoClinic.com. You can use exercise to treat umbilical hernias, although some cases may… Read more →