How I Healed My Inguinal Hernia in Less Than Two Months Without Surgery
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- čas přidán 9. 03. 2022
- Here are the details of my full journey from first getting an indirect inguinal hernia, deciding not to get surgery, coming up with a plan, learning through trial and error, and eventually healing the hernia completely. I hope this video can show people that it is possible to heal hernias without surgery if you're willing to commit to lifestyle changes. This video is not medical advice, and I am not a medical professional. Just sharing my experience.
I had a moderate inguinal hernia 10 years ago and was scheduled to have surgery, however, there was a 3-month waiting period at the time. I had been in severe pain for quite a while but as I was waiting for my surgery things started to feel better and the pain went away. Against the advice of my doctor I canceled the surgery and have been perfectly fine ever since. I lift weights religiously and I'm very physically active and after this amount of time I can only come to the conclusion that it has healed itself. Not the first time I've experienced something like this. I ripped the pectoral muscle off the bone bench pressing, I actually heard it pop. It sounded just like popcorn popping It was loud. I was also told this would require surgery but I wanted to give it a chance to heal on its own. After a month of severe constant pain it too got better and I've never had any issues with it since. I'm glad I trusted my gut instinct on these things rather than being cut into for no reason. I advocate trusting your doctor's advice but they're not always right.
better not to trust the doctors always. they have profits to make.
This is why I love CZcams. Find someone who has gone through exactly what you’re looking for and give their account of the experience including best practices learned after the fact. Appreciate you and this video
CZcams is great for that. I wish you the best of luck!
@@tommaher1841 🎯
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with a medium sized reducible indirect inguinal hernia on the right side, around 3 months ago. The doctor suggested surgery but I was pretty sure that slapping a patch over the weak tissue can't prevent it from reoccurring. I'd have to incorporate changes in my lifestyle and when I was trying to find out what changes shall I inculcate in my daily routine, that's when I came across the channel of Tom. His videos on diet, fasting and yoga routine (especially the stomach vacuums, side planks and dog pose) were the ones I've been following religiously and have consciously avoided overeating and picking any sort of heavy weights abruptly. I'd like to thank Tom for this amazing channel. My hernia's protrusion and timespan for which it comes out has reduced by more than 95% in a span of less than 75 days. I am bullish that the body can heal on its own provided we give it the conducive circumstances. Ensuring a clean diet has improved my gut health too and I feel better now. A big thanks to Tom, again. Please feel free to ask queries, if any in the comments below 😊
So glad to hear that you were able to reduce your hernia and find relief! Always amazing to hear stories of people healing naturally. Our bodies are capable of healing, we just have to provide the right environment for them to do so!
Really enjoyed reading this post. Do you resistance train, if yes, how frequently? Do you intermittently fast? If yes, when is your feeding window? I have an inguinal hernia as well. I'm carnivore. With a 17/7 fasting protocol. My lower intestines have been less bloated following a 3x a day feeding strategy. As a opposed to 2 larger meals.
I have been consistently working my core with vacuums and some other things. Consistently training mostly bodyweight with some weights, 5 days a week.
I would appreciate hearing about your overall approach to diet & training principles.
Ps; I've also begun to wear a truss in hopes of keeping in the hernia while being active.
Mixed results to this point. 2 months into this issue!
How big was your hernia? Mine is 1cm direct inguinal hernia within a fat tissue of 18x25 mm. What all diet changes you did?
@@sumr1000He answered all your questions in the video, didn’t he?
@@tommaher1841would this work for umbilical hernia
Great video, Tom. Very inspiring. I was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia last just last night. Depressing for a 49 year old who's always looked after himself. I've always been a big eater, though, and I know that's part of the problem. I have subscribed to you and will check out your other videos. Thanks for posting. Keep up the good work.
Hi Tom and good people. I am 71 and have just had my surgery. Been very active throughout my life and suddenly this hernia pops up. Also very light weight so probably pushed myself here and there. Did some research but like you could not find much. Should have taken more time. Also needed a total knee replacement so decided to have them both done 3 weeks apart. I have had no pain before or after but so very aware of this foreign body inside me. So my age has finally convinced me to take it easy and enjoy longish walks and easy exercise. We know most don’t have recurrences as long as we take it easy. You young folk are having it tougher in keeping it at bay due to your high energy levels. Your story is very inspirational and I truly hope you have the answer Tom. Wishing you and everyone a long and happy life and love.
Thank you for sharing your story, it's great that you were able to have a long and active life before getting a hernia. I hope your new routine allows you to remain healthy and pain-free!
Walking is good!
Hi Tom, thanks so much for your very personal and courageous journey. I've had an inguinal hernia for at least 8 years and have been managing it with hernia support garments. The support garments are now irritating me as it's basically a tourniquet on my hips. Your journey is exactly what I need as inspiration to raise my game in a lot of areas in my life. Cheers, Paul
Thank you for your comment, 8 years is a very long time to be dealing with this! I wish you good health and healing in the future.
Good work !! You’re dedication is inspiring and makes me think I will heal as well if I stick with a holistic path
Do your best and listen to your body!
Have you ever shown your hernia to your audience I think not
I’m so glad I discovered this. I realized I have an inguinal hernia about 5 days ago. I work at a grocery store stocking shelves and lifting heavy boxes all day. I’ve been keeping the hernia in with two ace bandages, but I just ordered a hernia truss from Amazon. I had a feeling that good diet and the right exercise could possibly help me avoid having to get surgery. It’s not very big when it pops out but I don’t let it get far enough to tell to be honest. I’ve kept it wrapped up or held in every second since I discovered it. Your video definitely gives me hope that I can manage this and maybe even heal it. I appreciate you.
So You researched on It ? If yes .. Please Tell me somethings you found out ..
Memorial Day 2022
Thanks Tom
Your videos and replies to comments are most helpful to many of us
Please keep it up
❤
I'm glad that people are finding the information helpful. Please share your stories if you experience your own healing!
Oh gosh Tom, thanks so much, been really bad for a while,keeps popping out, painful,such great info, love you mate 😁
Hey Tim, sorry that it's been bad. Try to stay positive and keep moving forward! Spend time getting in touch with your body and your condition every day. Much love to you as well, good luck!
Very good content.
At 65, 2 years ago, I felt a ball in my groin.
I did not know what an inguinal hernia was. First I was afraid it was a tumor.
I got on the internet and found out that between 25% and 33% of men had this.
I will follow your advises and I am sure they will be useful.
Better a hernia than a tumor. Yes, it is crazy how common these hernias are in men and yet they offer no solution other than surgery. I wish you the best of luck!
@@tommaher1841 Did u use th Hernia belt
@@Gauravkumar-jm4ve I did not, others find it helfpul though.
@@tommaher1841 I’m 92. An inguinal hernia was diagnosed three months ago. A truss was suggested as an operation at my age was not recommended. In brief, I used the truss for a couple of weeks, but found it uncomfortable and troublesome. Now, I do nothing for the hernia. Mostly it remains quiescent, with occasional episodes of discomfort and pain. Of course, as all of us know, it can lead to major problems, restricted blood supply, gangrene, strangulation, etc. If it can be reduced or cured by methods suggested here, it would be wonderful. But about seven doctors have warned that exercise, yoga, muscle-building routines, etc., can exacerbate the problem. Care should be taken, especially by us oldies
Thanks so much, brother. This gives hope. I'm older (60) now, but I am reluctant to go through the operation. I had on on the right side when I was 18 and had surgery.
Now I have one on the left and today was the worst. The blow up remindeld me of how a frog makes their sound and to me that was a very spioky feeling. It took quite a while to get it back in. Have not tried diet changes or much else. Just a padded belt.
I will definately be looking at these excersizes and diet.
I appreciate your going through all this. It is very helpful.
Hope you are still doing well.
All Gods best,
W
so, how are you?
Tom-- Huge thanks for sharing the efforts of your research and experience, as well as the encouragement. I'm on my second inguinal hernia, the first one having been repaired using the surgical mesh. Its fine, but the surgery cost me a fortune! I'm giving it a go with a natural solution for this second one. One thing I have found very helpful is the use of a belt from an outfit called Hernia -Truss. Its pretty minimal, comfortable, and pretty supportive. Regards, -R.
Great recommendation for those seeking a good truss, I've heard they can work wonders. I hope the natural route works for you second time around, surgeries are definitely not cheap!
I am 64 and had my first Inguinal Hernia surgically repaired about 10 years ago. The surgery was very successful and has held up well. I recently aggravated a second hernia on the opposite side and have been working on trying to get it under control for the last 2 weeks. This particular Inguinal Hernia has been there for several years, but it never bothered me until recently when I overworked myself clearing out a barn. My current plan seems to be working after several days of very little activity I started slowly building up my exercise regime to what I was used to doing (walking, jogging, biking, stretching). I left out weight training for now. When I get a bit of pain I stop and apply a reusable ice bag for 5-10 min. This has allowed me to increase my activity consistently. Time will tell where this ends up - if it doesn't work I will do the surgery again.
I know this was a while since your post, but jogging with a hernia is a big no no. Anything that is jarring to body, will increase outward pressure on an inguinal hernia.
@@Jacked2theTs - I agree. Everybody is different so you can only do what your body allows. Going in for surgery in 10 days so I can get back to 100%
Did you experience erectile dysfunction after the surgery ?
@@kevinlogan6171That happens 1 percent of the time because blood flow can be cut off to testicles.
Thanks Tom. Your video is so inspiring and informative. I'm down for hernia mesh repair surgery on 20th October but am having misgivings when I learn from You Tube videos about possible complications arising from mesh insertion, complications which may occur years down the line. I think my hernias ( I have two inguinal hernias) are caused by eating too much too late in the evenings shortly before I retire. I'm seriously considering following your diet regime and doing these exercises as a natural holistic alternative to surgery. Thank you again for your inspiration.😄
You might be interested in the work of the Shouldice Hernia clinic in Toronto that specialises in hernia repair that does not involve the use of mesh which can be problematic. I got my hernia done there to good success. They invented this unique technique many decades ago.
@@coreymihailiuk5189 I was just about to post that! i second it. They are doing it since the 40s and im just trying to wait since they told me mine was small enough.
I hope you can see some results before your scheduled surgery! The complications of surgery are always worth considering, if there is a way to avoid it then I believe it is worth giving it a try.
How does eating to late (just before going to bed) cause inguinal hernia? And, good did you get to know that that's what did it?
Dude... awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience! I have had one for about 22 years.. diet definitely affects it... Gonna try applying some of your techniques. After you healed it, when you ate red meat, and had problems again.. was it normal or grass fed?
Hello all, i had two Inguinal Hernias(Left and right) this year, started to notice the right one in April and during private checkup realised I had a second on the left, went private in August and had surgery. The sooner you get surgery the better, i didnt feel a thing and was out of hospital the same day and was back at the gym after 6 weeks starting light. Yes it costs money but you need to think about quality of life.
Thanks man for helping me to keep ky hopes and faith alive 💗
I'm glad you're feeling hopeful, stick with the process and do everything you can! It can be frustrating at times and can seem hopeless, but do your best each day and listen to your body. At the end of the day that's all we can do.
Tom thanks so much for sharing. I’m 56 years old, and was doing some hanging leg raises and I think I pulled a muscle. I don’t feel anything popping out but I’m gonna take a break from the hanging leg raises. Hopefully it’s not a hernia. Love, your video ❤ keep us up to date on the journey. 🙏🙏🙏
Hey, I'm 24 years old and got "diagnosed" I guess, with a hernia, I had the bulge for so long thinking it would go away on its own. Honestly being this young and realising I had to now live with this thing scares the crap out of me since I definitely don't wanna do the surgery for the same reasons u wouldn't.
This video and journey of yours has given me light at the end of the tunnel and maybe I can still turn this around or at least make it less uncomfortable. My doctor pretty much had no advice for me other than don't lift, drink water and don't make it worse lol.
So thank u for sharing your experiences and I will do my best to follow your advice.
Hey man, have you had any improvement? I'm 29 recently had my first hernia and I want to see if I'm able to heal it naturally
great insights Tom! Appreciate you!
Hello Tom, I want to thank you for this honest appraisal of your hernia journey. I am scheduled for surgery this coming Tuesday. To be frank I'm terrified. This is the surgeons letter "We discussed the process of surgical repair as well as the use of mesh. I explained some of the potential complications associated with the surgery including risks of recurrence, damage to underlying structures including bowel & viscera as well as the requirement for a stoma. I also counselled the patient with regards to the small but important risk of death. We also discussed the potential use of tissue advancement techniques (component separation), pre-operative Botox use and the potential benefit and impact of this."... Watching your video is inspiration. I intend to cancel the surgery tomorrow. Watching the videos on post operative and mesh issues has convinced me to try and fix my own hernia. Thank you and hope you are well and healthy
That surgeons letter is quite terrifying! There are major risks to ANY surgery, especially one in such a sensitive area! I wish you the best of luck in your healing journey, be patient and listen to your body.
@@tommaher1841 Hello Tom, feeling much better for cancelling the surgery, many thanks for your reply.Keep Well Keep Safe
Thanks, Tom. I hope being empty for a long time is what brought success. That part really made sense to me.
I think that fasting was an important part of the process. Hopefully it can bring you good results as well!
@@tommaher1841 Thanks, Tom
Great video. Well done Tom. I also have an inguinal hernia, mines on the left side. Got it to go in for about 2 weeks then i got the flu and of course all the coughing was just too much for the hernia and out it plopped. So I start again.
A brilliant video, thank you for posting this. I found the diet part particularly fascinating. I teach Pilates to clients often with Diastasis Recti and this is relevant to hernia as well. The principles and contraindications are the same. I have done courses on how to write an exercise programme for this but Diet wasn't mentioned. I have lots of exercises that I know work and I know what will exacerbate it so the double leg lowers is always contraindicated, you are right. I have huge respect for your discipline and ability to find the answers through trial and error. Your background in fitness and exercise has clearly equipped you well. I have a client starting next week with a hernia and your story will be helpful to bear in mind. As you rightly say everyone is different but congratulations on doing such great work. Avoiding surgery is always the goal if possible. Best of luck and stay well.
Thanks so much for your comment, you said that you have done courses on writing exercise programs for this, you mean for hernias specifically?
@@tommaher1841 no for Diastasis Recti but this can lead to a hernia if not trained carefully. It is common in post-natal women and some men. There will be similar guidelines for this and more research to look at. You might find this interesting to compare with your findings.
Hi Tom, I got same problem here, but I had this about ten years ago and I just know this problem like a few days I am so glad that I found your Video, I'm literally just starting to do your technique, Thank you so much for sharing your Experience, God bless you!
Good luck with your healing!
God, this is SO my situation and reactions to the idea of a hernia. This is giving me hope to get the better of this hernia crisis.
Are you afraid too
I wish you the best of luck on your healing journey!
Thank you kindly for this upload, all the way from your home island Ireland have a nice day bro .
Thanks for your comment, have a fantastic day! 🇮🇪
Being born with two inguinal hernias, I unfortunately have had then both come back multiple times, with the right one being repaired three times now and the left just once as baby, along with right side, but it's back and very small on left now, like a few millimeters, the surgeon said it was too small to fix the left, but my right operation I had just seven months ago didn't hold up with a mesh implant, plus I have a new umbilical hernia, so I have three hernia total now, even after surgery, all just a few millimeters or at most 16 millimeters for the Umbilical one. So I've had six hernias now and four operations in my life and I'm done with surgeries, so I'm very glad I found your channel, as I also watched some from the other guys you mentioned and I found that while being in physical therapy postop and doing stomach vacuums for first time last week, that I'm finally getting some relief from the constant aching and pinching feelings! I'm going to keep staying active and healing my digestive tract as well, as I have been intermittent fasting, eating smaller meals and trying to reduce my diary and meat intake without lacking nutrition. I had cut out pork and beef for almost a year, but I started eating a little bit here and there for the nutrients I was fearing I wasn't getting, but I might go back to more of a Mediterranean diet with only fish and chicken as my meat sources, besides some beef liver supplements I might buy to help, as I found I have fatty liver too now in recent CT, so I need to detox the liver. I have a long healing journey ahead, but this video really helps me feel better about the potential to reduce hernia symptoms, while mitigating pain and prolonging if not ruling out the need for future operations in many cases. I see my surgeon this week for his opinion, but he told me he can't remove or fix his own mesh implants once they're in before he put the mesh in, LOL, so now I already have a 3.5 millimeter hernia reoccurrence there and I'm so frustrated, as it's been a horrible seven months of pain healing form a surgery that I think I tore five month after the operation, riding on my bike on flat roads, but I had no pain on the bike, just did the day or hours after. It really sucks... Anyway, thanks for this amazingly helpful and positive info! I'm getting back into yoga now too and some special leg exercises from my hernia cure channel. I will try the yoga routines you do now too! Peace and Bliss be with us always!!
Wow, it sounds like you've had quite the journey with hernias! I can't believe that they can occur so easily and suddenly after having the mesh put in, it almost seems pointless to have more surgeries at this point. I hope you are able to find some natural relief through rehab exercises and some of the general diet/lifestyle changes that you mentioned. Best of luck to you!
@@tommaher1841 Thanks so much! Yes, it's crazy! Lol I'm going to stay positive and yes, keep doing all the natural and lifestyle changes you described and some things I learned I am diligently trying to implement daily. I appreciate the support and for your very helpful channel! Have a great day!
Thanks Tom for all your input on this.
I am supposed to see the surgeon on friday. I have a inguinal and an umbilical hernia. I get your meaning on the blown up ball feeling like it was gonna pop.
I will be doing what I can to see if this will begin to help. It's a drag to go through this. I know diet has to be key.
Anyway, look at all these people you've helped.
You rock, brother !
Thanks a bunch !
God bless you and yours,
W
I hope you have a successful surgery and regain your health and vitality! Thanks for your comment, good luck.
Did you go through with your surgery? I had an umbilical and inguinal hernia as well. I did go through with the surgery but I got a no mesh repair
how did the no mesh repair go and where was it done?
@@xanderdumas5938
Thank you for taking the time to share this: I have so much in common with the story you've shared, only I can tell you're much younger than I. But I will give it my shot before going in for surgery. And there too, I understand there are different mesh types available; with the tissue form of mesh being the preferred choice since it can dissolve after serving its purpose..
Thanks for the update! I suffered a minor Inguinal hernia a couple of weeks ago after running up a mountain 18 days in a row. Im pretty disappointed as I was just getting back into intense exercise and it was really improving my mental health. I'm definitely going to try some of these strategies yo laid out here:)
If it's still early and mild, I'd think that you should be able to. Good luck!
Did it work?
How did it go?
@David Jones where'd you get that belt?
@David Jones how does food cause inguinal hernia can you elaborate? Never thought that could be thr reason
Thanks Tom just what I needed your story and journey was very inspirational...Thanks
Hi Tom, I just wanted to thank you for this and all the related videos you uploaded.
I've been into martial arts since childhood followed by a regular gym routine.
I was diagnosed with a 3rd grade inguinal hernia (very painful & bulgy) and landed to this channel after some time.
I started following your exercise routine and Baba Ramdev's videos and let me tell you it worked very well.
I was able to reduce the pain to 95% in two months, reduced the bulge by 60%.
I was also on a very strict intermittent diet with less food intake (lost 16 kgs in 5 months, 74 to 58).
I'm sure if anyone has a grade 1 or 2 inguinal hernia and follows your videos, will be able to get rid of this fault in the system.
BUT unfortunately I was stuck at that point and couldn't keep it completely in. This is where the grade 3 had won. I went for a laproscopic surgery because the doors were closed.
It's been twenty days and I feel much better and hoping for the same in future.
But I strongly believe that this can be healed naturally if it's a grade 1 or 2 stage.
I'm writing this just to let you and everyone know that you motivated and guided me right. A big thanks to you. This is going to help many like us. Take care :)
Hello, thank you so much for your comment! I am so happy that my videos inspired you and helped you to reduce your hernia. Very unfortunate that it was too advanced to be healed all the way. I hope that you're correct and that others with earlier stages of hernia will be able to find relief following my experiences. Best of luck with your recovery!
@@tommaher1841 Yes, thank you 🙏
Thanks i fear you save my lofe
@@TheOldKidd Is it really possible? without surgery??😭😭😭 Pls HELP me, mined is starting phase of Inguinal Hernia, lot of pain in right side Groin, want to avoid surgery if possible🙏🙏
@@Gauravkumar-jm4ve Hi Gaurav, it is possible in the first grade. Just spare out an hour for yoga everyday & follow a healthy diet. Eating less and in breaks will help you in reducing the pain.
You'll be surprised if you do it consistently.
Give it 4-5 months maximum & if it works then keep doing the yoga for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
If you are writing here, that means you are suffering and spending hours on CZcams & Google to find a non surgical way to treat it - I can relate to that and understand your pain completely.
I pray that you don't need to get the surgery done after 2 months but if you do then note down that go for a laproscopic one. Here's what I want to tell you :
It's less painful & you recover quickly. There's no pain before and at the surgery time as you are on a complete anesthesia. Once you wake up, it's just a little soreness and you are on good painkillers. Walking will be slow for the first week but it'll all be getting better day by day. Post surgery, there's only one visit needed to the doctor & you are done.
I'm completely satisfied with my doctor. He's patient, polite,, knowledgeable and explains everything in detail. I would highly recommend if you are from or can visit Jaipur, India. But I hope you never need it. Good luck brother. I pray you get well naturally.
Thank you brother, great you had the courage to experiment and heal yourself
I hope the information is useful to you and your healing. 😁
Thank you for sharing your experience. Can you provide an update on how everything is at the moment. Do you do all your activities without any issues…no feeling of discomfort or anything?
A suggestion…perhaps to have a video after 1 year since hernia occurred with updates…🙏
Back in 1975 when I was 17 I got a hernia not going in and out just a lump on the right side I was a great swimmer lived with it for a year after eating steak for dinner it was bugging me too much so I told my dad and got surgery very painful. Anyway I want to say people are so lucky today to have the internet I wish I would have herd Tom's story back then I would have tried anything to avoid surgery.
Hey Pete, thanks for sharing your story. Did you have any negative side effects from the surgery?
Thanks Tom. This gives hope. What were the most helpful yoga practices 🙏🏻
Good information, but I did not see any links in your description to some of the things you referenced, would you be able to add those?
well, noticed the bump in March 2021 after jumping down from a flatbed trailer. For some reason it did not occur to me to look for self recovery also did not get a official diagnostic till last January. Doc told me not to worry it's not too big, but also said there is no cure. So, although I did not look into try recovering, I had an intuition for the longest time that this could be possible, grow the muscles around it, and it would help minimize, and also changed my diet, eating healthier and less.. So, I searched and found some channels with sets of exercises including this one, and built a set for me. So far no good, but it feels firmer down there. I have a 3 months target but will do a second ultrasound next week. I am positive that exercising will work!!! Peace and light to all!
Inspiring story! Very happy for your positive outcome. I was wondering if you had an inguinal hernia in the inguinal canal area, or behind the scrotum? Maybe you mentioned it, but I missed it somehow. Anyway, I'm hoping I don't have an inguinal or femoral hernia. I don't have a noticeable bulge or lump, but I've had a persistent groin pain for almost 3 months and I can barely walk after all this time. Did you have issues with walking or standing for long periods btw?
You sound like you strained muscle in your groin area. Look at somatic movement for the groin. Just a hunch.
@Art Thanks for the suggestion! Someone told me earlier that it could also be athletic pubalgia. Hoping for the best outcome and resolution.
@@AzathothianBrew All the best man!
Had a hernia repair operation with mesh back in 2003 and never looked back since. Excellent surgeon operated on me and I believe that is the key to a successful outcome.
I'm glad you had a successful operation that hasn't caused you any trouble since. Having a good surgeon is very important
Are you able to train abs with full intensity again?
How are u now???
@@CutiePie232 all good thank you. At the time it probably took about 6 weeks for a full recovery but have never had any issues since that. I’m thankful for having had a good surgeon who knew his job.
Thankyou . Thankyou. Thankyou
Thought I was doomed until I watched this channel and read the comments. You gave me hope family. I'm not turning back now. Stay tuned.
- one Luv
Hey Tom, your story definitely gives me hope. You mentioned you don't know whether the tear was healed or not. Have you tried palpating the area in different positions and comparing it to the other (healthy) side?
When standing I can clearly feel there's a tear there (hollow slit under the skin 8-12mm wide, depends on the activity), but if I lay on my back with the knees on my chest - I can feel how the tear is closing up completely. Just an observation I wanted to share and know your opinion.
P.s. it's been 6 years for me, there is a little bulge, but my intestines never fell out.
Stay healthy bro
Hey man, I'm SOOO glad I researched before I looked to surgery this video has helped. For about a year, I had this bulge on the lower left of my buttocks, thought I had cancer and was a tumor, almost certain now it's an inguinal hernia. Right where my thigh and hip meets (hip flexor) on my left leg it hurts. Can't squat and it's frustrating. Have you had hip pain like this just lifting the leg? Thank you so much for this, I'm giving all of this a try. Seriously so happy right now to find a possible way that works
Hello, are you saying the bulge is on the back of your legs? I think the front side by the pelvis is most usual, but perhaps it could happen on the posterior side of the body as well. Never heard of a hernia there before though. Although your hip flexor is on the front of your leg. Either way, I am glad that the video has given you hope and I hope for your recovery!
Hey man, never heard of a bulge in that area.
I wouldn't want to get your freaked at all, but I personally would get that looked at!
God Bless!
Hell yeah, Tom!! You're amazing! 🎉👏
Haha thanks Stephanie! Glad I got it done the natural way 😄
@@tommaher1841 , amen to that!!! You're awesome!!
Very interesting ! Can you tell me if you used a hernia belt, and if yes, did you use it also at night during sleeping time ? Thank you, I'm already doing many of your exercises in the morning.
This is really cool! Would be interesting to see big studies on this. A lot of people get it
Great video Tom! I recently found out that I do not have an inguinal hernia but I have a hematoma in my groin. I have these symptoms of hernia but no bulge. Just a sharp yet dull shooting pain! If I do a pelvic tilt I can feel the pain, if I rotate my torso I would also feel it too unfortunately. I haven’t been active but I have been trying to heal it myself but nothing is happening but this video gives me hope.
same as you mate... going to see the surgeon next week... but I´m still not confortable with going on surgery yet... take care...
@@marcosviniciuscastro6141 I was told it’s not that common ! But I do feel like it’s gradually getting better. I did an MRI and they didn’t find nothing. It’s possibly that it’s subsiding on its own… hope you get good news soon
Thanks Tom
So inspiring to hear
Im on the same journey
Got my hernia from Osteostrong exercising at the gym
One day it can be in for a day and you starting to believe its healing, then it pops out again.
Question
What routine of youres do u consider the most efficient?
The stomach yoga maybe?
Thanks in advance
Per
Hey Per, great to hear that your going strong on this journey. I'd say the stomach yoga (nauli kriya) and the dietary changes seemed to be the most important for me. Fasting may have been a contributing factor as well, and the lifestyle changes.
Thanks
I will check youre nauli kriya yoga
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Thankyou so much you have no idea how much you have helped me understand what is happening to me recently I thought i was loosing my mind when I've asked doctors about this theyve talked me down even ridiculed me it's hard to take when you're in excruciating pain I've worked with broken bones even open wounds but this has stopped me in my tracks with tears the pain was so intense I thought i was getting soft in my old age....lol ... it can wear you down but I'm going to give it a shot without surgery .... thanks again
How did it go?
just seen your vid. Im in Thailand as well. Cha am, Petchaburi Province. Aged 65, got an indirect inguinal hernia right side. Of course been to a few hospitals for different opinions, all want to do surgery......but as you know here in Thailand, its sell, sell, sell to us Farangs. Every doctor I saw told me to wear a truss until its operated on. So for now, I am wearing a truss, which helps a lot, keeps it in, adjusted my diet, taking it easy on the weights, etc, etc. Trouble is, it pops out every time i take off the truss, unless im flat on my back, when it reduces back in easily. I dont sleep with the truss on, and have no problems in bed at night.......but im so tempted just to get the surgery.... Im not convinced a bloke my age would heal naturally as a young chap like you.......but will wait a bit and see how it goes.........if i go to Government hospital in Hua Hin cant have it done for 3 months anyway.......
I can relate so much . Thank you for your story . Makes me think positive as bout this condition .
I'm glad that my story gives you a different perspective. It's good to know that there are other options. Good luck with your healing!
Thanks Tom. I am following your exercise and it is helping me.
I'm glad that you're finding them helpful! good luck and happy healing.
Thanks for sharing your story Tom. I'm interested to look deeper into the abdominal exercises you mention.
I've had an incisional hernia for 15 years. Polypropylene mesh in 2005, paritex in 2008 and it's still the size of a softball. I have no insurance and I just pray to God that it doesn't completely rupture
Yikes, so you've already had surgery twice for the same problem? Unfortunately I've heard many stories of people getting risky surgeries that end up being ineffective.
Inflammation is a BIG factor stretching your insides and looking for a way out . Go on a anti- inflammation diet if your gases work on getting rid of all things that cause stress/ anger. Together with us sharing information and experiences we can help ourselves and others . The Tru is out there 🙏WE/YOU can do this!
I also believe inflammation may play a big role in hernias, as well as stress. Thanks for your comment!
@@tommaher1841 red meat causes high levels of inflammation so this makes total sense ✌️
Glad to hear you got good results. The diet is really essential for the intestines, I stopped gluten and felt a lot of difference, but I still haven't managed to stop the hernia from appearing for more than a day. I haven't tried the vegetarian diet yet, maybe it's the solution. a big hug.
I think avoiding meat was a big part, especially since now when I eat meat I notice sensation down there. Give it a try and see what happens 👍🏼
@@tommaher1841 thanks for sharing your experiences.
Avoiding non veg is better for all health purposes and really unpolished cearls Millets and unpolished rice good for intestines
@@tommaher1841Very strange. Generally fiber (and sugar) keeps the situation worse. Fiber (and sugar) ferments in your gut and causes bloating and inflammation. Meat doesn't.
Great video! I believe that the reduction in eating helped with the inflammation, right along with the type of food that u are eating! Also u recognized right we’re your pain and bulge was. Great insight for all us that need to know that this type of Hernia can be healed without surgery!
Thank you, I hope the information is helpful!
GODBLESS us we will be healed as long as we believe🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for sharing your story, very inspiring. Did you ever wear a hernia belt during the 2 month trial you did? Thanks
Hello, no I never wore a hernia belt during that time. I have heard great things about them from other people though!
Thanks for the video! Amazing to hear it's possible! I'm curious how the hernia is today 10 months later? Hope everything is still well. Thanks!
All is well, hasn't been out in over a year. Planning to do an update video soon.
@@tommaher1841 thanks got the reply, Amazing!
hey brother, my names tom also and i have been working on fixing an inguinal hernia for over two months i was about to give up and schedule surgery but I'm going to try your exercises now, thanks for the inspiration, it's great to know theres other people trying these things
i have the same history of fasting and stuffing myself, and sometimes overextended on exercises. I had a previous surgery 14 years prior on left side and now its bloating on the right side. I'm concerned that since I already had the mesh installed it could be problematic, it's hard to envision what's happening under there...
I visited a neural therapist (I made a couple videos on my youtube about it if anyone's interested, the treatment is really cool) she tested for some allergies and apparently gluten, sugar, and dairy are problematic for me and i notice if i eat these things I do experience swelling of the hernia. Also she explained the connection between the TEETH and our organs, namely the wisdom and front teeth are connected to the intestines...
Good luck to everyone stay stay healthy and focused!!!!
Thanks for your comment, it sounds like you are doing all the right things! It's great that you're now aware of how certain foods affect you and I think this will definitely help you to plan a diet for your healing. I've never heard of the connection between teeth and organs, I'll have to look into that more!
Hi Tom. Thanks for the hope. I have a small starting hernia I'm following your footsteps, except my diet is mostly carnivore.. I'm 74 and found I do best on meat, fish, eggs and dairy and hardly any plant food. You need animal proteins and fats to rebuild tissues. Several grams of Vitamin C daily also encourages connective tissue repair. You can tell by how fast vitamin C heals receding gums. Two weeks and 3 sets of ab crunches (not sit-ups) per day seem to being doing the trick for my hernia. I'm still keeping my weight lifting routine, but avoiding holding my breath during lifts. All the best, Lou Grande
Thank you for sharing your update. Super helpful 😌
I'm fighting a hernia right now myself. I'm 63 years old and have been training in martial arts since I was 14 I'm already doing quite a bit of what you started doing I also found some exercises that I can do I believe one of those videos was yours for which I am grateful one personal comment I'll make is I can't imagine a white guy taking Muay Thai in Thailand and not catching Heck from some of the students LOL
I'm glad your finding some good exercises to do to rehab your hernia! And actually there are many foreigners that train Muay Thai here! It's quite common to see in almost any Thai city.
Thanks Tom, know exactly what youre talking about, I was experimenting 7day fasts, the body gets a chance to heal itself, even hypocritus said as much, and peace to you.
Hi Tom - thanks for sharing your experience! How is it holding up at this point - any updates? Thank you
He is just delaying the inevitable.
Tom, at any time did you utilize a hernia truss? I’ve been wearing one daily since May. First noticed my hernia in April. Just curious if you tried a truss with any success.
I haven't used one, but I have heard from many that they can be a great tool.
I have 2 inguinal hernias repaired. I got 2 mesh implants. One at a side. Right side, where hernia was bigger, is OK while on the left side, even 2 years after surgery, I still feel some neural sensation. Everything is in all the time even while I am lifting heavy, but this wired feeling is there. So mesh repair can cause some issues. I noticed that long slow distance running helps a lot. Not so much walking not sprinting - just slow pace relaxed running.
Very interesting that you find jogging to be beneficial. I would think any form of running would be pretty high impact and could potentially have a negative effect. Interesting though, I hope you're eventually able to get rid of that sensation in the surgery area.
Bro you have just given me a new life..
God bless you Tom for this noble 🙏 work
Good detailed description and video.
thank you so much for sharing your experience! Discipline matters!! thanks!
After everything I've read surgery is dangerous, seems to never fix the problem and most have continual pain. I will be trying your method and hope I can avoid surgery Thank you for sharing
I have often heard the same thing, so if there is a possibility to avoid surgery then why not try? Best of luck with your healing!
I'm very grateful you shared all these experience. I want to embark on this journey too and i hope I get relieved. I have a painless golf ball-like inguinal hernia which i don't ever want to opt for surgery. Im just 29 yrs
Im 27
Thanks Tom for these video. Hope we all get healed. Unhealthy lifestyle makes bones, muscles and tissues deteriorate...
Thank you very much for sharing this with us.
Thanks Tom, just watched your video a year after your upload, much appreciated, i'm 68, retired carpenter and 4 months ago, inguinal, i noticed eating meats, it acts up and have been eating a vegetarian diet, will keep in mind your suggestions, fasting and foods, i appreciate your uploaded vid, again Thanks.
Thanks for sharing your progress, good luck with your healing!
Thanks for the update, I'm gonna try to focus more on my diet, because I'm can't avoid gluten so far, at least not too much, meat, caffeine and meat it's alright. Do you think if I exercise every other day, would be ok? Good luck
Whatever feels good for you! Give your body appropriate time to rest and recover from the exercise and make sure what you're doing doesn't aggravate the hernia. I did the exercises every day.
Thank you for the encouragement. 👏
Juts keep doing what you are doing. Our weaknesses force us to learn virtue. I had one about 8 years ago. WhiIe I had a boxing workout routine wich also involved running 20 minutes on a concrete floor. I dont konw if it was hitting or running that caused it. It had to be one of the two. I watched a video that I cant find anymore wich really helped me. Some of the exercices look like the ones you are doing. I found from the beginning that riding a bike and doing squats (weighless) was benificial. But who knows. Our bodies are different. Congrats on beating surgery,
Thanks for the very encouraging information!!!! At 73 I have had no issues with my health and have been very active. But have been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia 2 days ago which I’ve had for maybe 5 days now. I am one that the body can heal itself, if you help it !! I plan on watching all your videos and start a routine!
I have a scheduled trip to Bangkok for one month starting July 3 . I made these plans about a month ago and would really like follow through. To satisfy my mind ,,, what is your opinion of me sitting so long a flight coming from Hawaii?? Thanks!!!
Hey thanks for all the info, I just have a question. If right from the start you wanted to keep the hernia from popping out as much as possible, why did you never purchase a truss? Wouldn’t that be the most effective way of doing that?
I would imagine that a truss would help a lot. I didn't order one right away but planned to if the condition got worse after my two-month trial period. Luckily it didn't so I didn't need to. I think the can definitely be beneficial and a good idea.
Your story has inspired me to try to avoid surgery for my inguinal hernia. Diet and the proper strengthening exercises seems like a logical approach to beat this. Thanks. I also will try to give it 2 months and see what happens.
And now?
Thanks, the full stomach aggravated mine, small meal is good advice. Don’t stop moving is my advice.
Great advice, small meals and staying active!
I was very skeptical at first that this surgery could be avoided. In my case,,the stomach vacuums and walking 2 miles a day along with a clean diet gave me the best results. I feel like you im."cautiously optimistic" that this will withstand the test of time to be truly healed
Let's hope for the best for both of us!
@sour orange hmm
@David Jones I'm now back to more of my old routine and doing push ups and pull ups again. I also found gentle swimming extremely beneficial. I do want to give my healing a little more time before i get back to lifting more than very light weights. I also want to give it more time before I do hard core sit ups, leg lifts and jogging again. What i learned from my experience is,be very patient with your injury. Don't expect a quick healing..Take baby steps month by month. Everyone's injury is different Do what works best just for you. Limit as needed your progress to not risk damaging the delicate tissues that you have healed .keep your diet healthy. And most important of all..don't skimp on rest & sleep & don't give up on your self!
@David Jones it stopped popping out for quite some time now.. I am still very cautious and want to wait a full year before I go all out with my old hard-core exercise routine just to be safe. Good .luck with your progress & healing.
@David Jones Doctors are so quick to toss you into surgery When in fact the human body has an amazing ability to heal if given a chance!
I followed a guy who's channel is called 'my natural hernia cure' and he said that as far as he's researched, there are no cases that he found, where a hernia was a 'tear'. He said it's a weakness, not a tear. When I heard that it gave me hope because it's way harder to heal a tear by yourself vs surgery.
Thanks for sharing. Wish you the best! 👍🏼
Hi everyone. I was due for an inguinal hernia operation a few years ago but decided to try and treat it myself.
It’s now been gone completely for a year.
I still run everyday and compete in explosive jumps and throws as a master athlete.
Basically I made sure that I put pressure on my inguinal hernia when I went to the loo, had flatulence etc
I also massaged the area a few times a day.
Eventually I became aware and able to minimise using the hernia area when doing everyday things.
It’s been gone for a year now.
Do not believe that you need surgery always.
Wynn
March 2024
Y qe ejercicios utilizaste en cuanto tiempo biste los resultados dime por favor
I didn’t do any specific exercises. Just walking or jogging. No weight training for 6 months. This allowed it to heal without any stress. It’s not for everyone I know but I also 100% believed that I would heal it.
Incidentally I had a torn meniscus many years ago but cancelled surgery and then spent several years jogging then resting etc. Initially I was unable to run more than once a week then I could do twice a week etc. After a few years I was back to LJ and TJ with no side effects.
I do believe in the power of mentally healing oneself.
Tom thanks for the update. Your story is inspiring. Please continue doing updates.
Did you use a truss/belt during your recovery? I was diagnosed a week ago and am opposed to having surgery. Been incorporating the yoga exercises into my Hatha routine, and have been wearing a belt. So far so good🤞
I never wore a truss, but I think that wearing one would definitely be beneficial. I was going to order one if the hernia got worse after the two-month period. Anything that helps to keep the hernia in is a good thing!
I recommend you wear a truss only during the activities that might pop it out. wearing for so long means putting pressure on the tissue an muscles and less blood can reach the area which weakens the tissue. i only wear it for walking or climbing etc.
A truss should only be worn from the time you are diagnosed until the time you have surgery. Hernia surgery is a breeze but just make sure you get on site surgery and not laparoscopic surgery because on site the mesh is more secure. I've had 2 inguinal surgeries, both a success.
@@tommaher1841 Have you used one yet? i do use it but not as much as before . Def for exercises or any sort of activity that may have me straining. I did have a set back while doing some planks , think it was a small musle tear but so far they say to just rest. Sometimes being overzealous in strengthning is my problem and why I even have a hernia lol yep too much time in gym.
@@g.v.3573 Yeah I feel that, it's so hard to take it easy and not push towards your goals. Sometimes that's what the body needs though, to take it easy and heal up.
G❤D Bless You Kind Soul. Thank You, Tom.
Thank you for the information. I recently got a dime size umbilical cord hernia working at Tesla the surgeon had told me that they cannot do the surgery because of a swollen lymph node in the same area so it really complicates things.
Thank You For Your Advice & Tips 🕊️
I have a stage 2 Inguinal hernia, of course Dr. & surgeon recommended surgery. The surgery is scheduled in 2 days. I’d really prefer going the natural route, but I am highly concerned that it will be challenging due to my line of work being an equipment diesel mechanic. It appears from your life style in Thailand that you do not have to do heavily lifting on a daily basis. My thoughts are if I had a Job that required minimal to light physical labor I would continue living with the hernia. Due to some daily heavy lifting I’m concerned the hernia will grow at a faster rate. Any input on my situation would be appreciated?
Thanks for taking time to share your ideas. Mine was when I lifted a car wheel while in a twisted position & boom, it tore & popped through. I can easily push it back, but the minute I exert by abnormal lifting, its straight out again. I think the tear needs to be sewn up
This video was very helpful.
i have 1....feeling inspired. Love your stuff kick on love it
Thank you! I hope the inspiration leads to good results.
I have had a Inguinal hernia for 5 years and then I got one on the other side as well. A tried a hernia belt but could not get on with it, seemed to make it worse.I keep meaning to go to the doctors and get it sorted. If mine stayed in for 1 day it would be a miracle.
ya man good stuff. In 2021 i started experiencing indications of left inguinal hernia shortly after i cut out as much sugar and grains as possible and dropped about 35 lbs of fat; but i didnt realize what was happening because at the same time; i realized , i was experiencing sibo, small intestinal bacteria overgrowth due to diminishing stomach acid; which can allow fermentation to occur and bloating in the small intestine. The perfect storm !
I am gladly having the operation because I don't want to have to be constantly on guard of it popping in and out and just want it repaired once and for all. 7 years ago I had one on the left side and I requested no mesh and the doctor said that would be fine but the risk of recurrence would be increased up to 20 percent depending on how aggressive my lifestyle is. It healed fine and is not coming back. However, I stretched the right side a couple of months ago and a hernia has popped out on that side. I have the same doctor and he will be repairing that one shortly, also with no mesh since the other side healed fine with no mesh. I need peace of mind. I'm 77 and healthy otherwise.