Can I row With a Hernia or After a Hernia Repair?

If you have a hernia or just had a hernia repair, you might be wondering if you can row or how to get back into it. This video goes over things to pay attention to when rowing to ease back into rowing.
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[@jezzdavis9059]

I'm 4 months ftom an umbilical hernia mesh repair. Should I be ok on my Waterower? Thanks in advance🙂

[@TheRowingDoc]

Hey Jezz. Please note this isn't medical advice since this is just on YT, but listen to your body and ease into it. If you get more pain or discomfort, stop. But yes, you should be good to start gentle, see how it goes, and increase intensity as you are able if you are cleared for activity.

[@vishnuraja1760]

Hi, I am not sure if I have a hernia. I get pain in my left groin whenever I strain my abdomen. Recently, an ultrasound showed no sign of a hernia. Should I tolerate the mild pain and continue rowing? Thanks in advance.

[@TheRowingDoc]

Hey. Sorry to hear about your groin. Do you get the pain when you move your back like leaning forward, backwards, rotating, or sidebending? Sometimes groin pain can come from other areas like the back. It's good you've been cleared and don't have a hernia, but if there is a smaller range of motion you can row in without causing the mild pain, I'd recommend doing that rather than pushing through without knowing exactly what's going on. If it continues, I'd recommend following up with a physio or MD to make sure something isn't developing or getting worse. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.

[@vishnuraja1760]

@TheRowingDoc Thank you! I get pain when I lean forward, strain my abdomen, or do any exercise that includes jogging, jumping, or any lifting.

[@TheRowingDoc]

@@vishnuraja1760 Hey. Is it getting any better over time or worse?