Engaging in physical exercise , especially strength training like weightlifting can raise the risk of an inguinal hernia, that occurs in the groin area and is frequently seen in men aged 25-35. A 20% surge has been observed by experts in this concerning trend seen in gym goers. Hidden Gym Danger: It is imperative to warm up before weight lifting in the gym, don’t lift extremely heavy weights, bend from your knees, not your waist and discontinue when you feel intense pain.
An inguinal hernia is a groin hernia, commonly seen when the abdominal tissue tends to push through the lower abdominal wall into your groin causing intense pain and the symptoms of this hernia are pressure or heaviness in the groin area, abdominal pain, and excruciating pain while lifting weights. Men 25-35 at Risk: In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Lakin Vira, Laparoscopic and General Surgeon at Apollo Spectra in Mumbai, shared, “The causes of this hernia are doing the standing job for long hours, chronic coughing and sneezing and applying pressure while peeing or pooping, pregnancy, and obesity. However, there is a 20% surge in cases of inguinal hernia is adults aged 25-35.
Out of 10, 3-4 are having hernias due to lifting heavy weights in the gym.” Dr Hemant Patel, Laparoscopic and General Surgeon at Zynova Shalby Hospital in Mumbai, echoed, “The rising popularity of weight lifting in gyms has led to an uptick in hernia cases among adults. Improper techniques and excessive weights can make one.