Hernias

sparrowlegs78

My Hubby managed to give himself a hernia carrying computers and monitors around work yesterday, so has anyone else suffered a hernia and did it affect your riding?
Hubbys is a Epigastric hernia which is above the belly button.
We don't want to have to stop going out on the bikes really.
Anyone got any useful info?
Ta muchly,
Caz xx

The Northern Monkey

I'm guessing he's been to the doctor?!

sparrowlegs78

Yup, booked him in today, even though he told me not to
The doc said cycling is ok, but i think he thought roadie stuff, not off road stuff.
Caz xx

CraigXXL

So long as the hernia isn't trapped they aren't dangerous just uncomfortable. If it was trapped the doctor would have arranged for surgery to sort it out urgently. It doesn't stop you cycling but heavy lifting should be avoided.
If he's worried then see the doctor again for his advice.

The Northern Monkey

wel lif you do go for a ride, i'd suggest you take it very easy.
You use a lot of core muscles riding MTBs!

sparrowlegs78

CraigXXL wrote:

So long as the hernia isn't trapped they aren't dangerous just uncomfortable. If it was trapped the doctor would have arranged for surgery to sort it out urgently. It doesn't stop you cycling but heavy lifting should be avoided.
If he's worried then see the doctor again for his advice.

He's going to get an appointment through the post to see the surgeon, but it's not a rush job ( so far)
He'll have to take it easy at work, get the kids to do the lifting lol
Caz xx

sparrowlegs78

bigbenj_08 wrote:

wel lif you do go for a ride, i'd suggest you take it very easy.
You use a lot of core muscles riding MTBs!

Should be ok on towpath rides then?
We had a run to Whalley planned,and it's all tow path and flat bridleways there, 10 miles ride then the train home :
Caz xxx