Does Walking Aggravate Inguinal Hernia

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Walking is a good way to keep your weight off. According to Harvard studies that involved 12,000 participants, those who walked briskly for about 60 minutes per day had a significant decline in the effects of obesity-promoting genes. Another study from the University of Exeter, a 15-minute walk may be helpful enough to curb carving for chocolate and sugary snacks.

Other benefits of walking are as follows:

1. It can help soothe your joint pain. It can also protect your joints by strengthening the muscles that support the joints. This can reduce the risk of arthritis especially for hips and knees, which are most vulnerable to osteoarthritis.
2. To reduce the risk of many other medical conditions such as breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.
3. It can be your mood booster, which is essential to help manage your stress and prevent depression.
4. To improve coordination and balance.
5. An immune system booster. People who walked at least 20 minutes per day for most days of the week had 43 percent fewer sick days and stronger immune system than those who exercised less – according to a study in over 1,000 participants.

And of course, walking is low impact in nature, which is beneficial to reduce the risk of strain on your abdominal cavity. Also, it can help improve your core strength. With all these benefits, it’s safe and recommended for most people with inguinal hernias.

You might also like to read the following similar topics:

1. Exercise with inguinal hernia: what to do and what to avoid?
2. What NOT to do to prevent hernias from worsening?

But prior to exercising with a hernia, talk with your doctor first to keep safe. Your doctor may give you specific instructions or restrictions you need to follow. These instructions can vary – typically dependent on the type, size, or severity of the problem!