Sports Hernia Vs Inguinal Hernia - Symptoms And The Differences?
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- Опубліковано 12 сер 2021
- We'll be discussing the differences between sports hernia & inguinal hernia. Examination and testing for the groin, hip and lower abdominal region can help confirm a diagnosis (and rule out hip impingement, groin strains, and labral tears.
If you've ever been injured whilst playing sport, then you may be wondering what the difference between sports hernia and inguinal hernia is. We'll discuss the symptoms and differences between these conditions, and explain the treatments available. If you're ever in doubt about your injury, be sure to watch this video to find out more!
In this video, we're going to be discussing the difference between a sports hernia and a Groin Strain. We'll also be giving you some tips on how to tell the difference and what to do if you experience either of these injuries.
If you're looking for advice on how to treat a Sports Hernia or Groin Strain, then this video is for you! We'll discuss the symptoms and treatment options for each injury, and help you make the right decision for your health. We hope you find this video helpful!
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Sports Hernia Diagnosis
What Is A Sports Hernia?
A sports hernia is tearing of the transversalis fascia of the lower abdominal or groin region. A common misconception is that a sports hernia is the same as a traditional hernia. The mechanism of injury is rapid twisting and change of direction within sports, such as football, basketball, soccer and hockey.
The term “sports hernia” is becoming mainstream with more professional athletes being diagnosed. The following are just to name a few:
Torii Hunter
Tom Brady
Ryan Getzlaf
Julio Jones
Jeremy Shockey
If you follow any of these professional athletes, they all seem to have the same thing in common: Lingering groin pain. If you play fantasy sports, this is a major headache since it seems so minor, but it can land a player on Injury Reserve on a moments notice. In real life, it is a very frustrating condition to say the least. It is hard to pin point, goes away with rest and comes back after activity, but is hardly painful enough to make you want to stop. It lingers and is always on your mind. And if you’re looking for my step-by-step sports hernia rehab video course here it is.
One the best definitions of Sport hernias is the following by Harmon:
The phenomena of chronic activity-related groin pain that it is unresponsive to conservative therapy and significantly improves with surgical repair.”
This is truly how sports hernias behave in a clinical setting. It is not uncommon for a sports hernia to be unrecognized for months and even years. Unlike your typical sports injury, most sports medicine offices have only seen a handful of cases. It’s just not on most doctors’ radar. The purpose of this article is not only to bring awareness about sports hernias, but also to educate.
Will you find quick fixes in this article for sports hernia rehab?
Nope. There is no quick fix for this condition, and if someone is trying to sell you one, they are blowing smoke up your you-know-what.
Is there a way to decrease the pain related to sports hernias?
Yes. Proper rehab and avoidance of activity for a certain period of time will assist greatly, but this will not always stop it from coming back. Pain is the first thing to go and last thing to come. Do not be fooled when you become pain-free by resting it. Pain is only one measure of improvement in your rehab. Strength, change of direction, balance and power (just to name a few) are important, since you obviously desire to play your sport again. If you wanted to be a couch potato, you would be feeling better in no time. Watching Sports Center doesn’t require any movement.
Why is this article so long?
There is a lot of information on sports hernias available to you on the web. However, much of the information is spread out all over the internet and hard for athletes to digest due to complicated terminology. This article lays out the foundational terminology you will need to understand what options you have with your injury. We will go over anatomy, biomechanics, rehab, surgery, and even the fun facts. The information I am using is from the last ten years of medical research, up until 2016. We will be making updates overtime when something new is found as well. So link to this page and share with friends. This is the best source for information on sports hernias you will find.
Common Names (or Aliases?) for Sports Hernias
Sportsman’s Hernia
Athletic Pubalgia
Gilmore’s Groin
How Do You Know If You Have A Sports Hernia?
Thank you so much for another video. I realize you were all very busy but I am more than interested in hearing more about which surgical facilities you feel are the best placement for inguinal hernias? Once again I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration. Have a wonderful New Year
Sorry we don’t have any info on that
Great information. Around 1'55" into the video, were you saying that the main pain point for sports hernia is about 1 inch away from the pubic bone towards the waist bone while there is no bulge or protrusion in the pain spot? Is that what you noticed with your patients in your practice? I wonder how many sports hernia patients have you helped so far? thanks!
Hello. There is often no visual differences in the region. A small amount of the time there is a very small amount of swelling. No discoloration. We have treated hundreds of people who have been told they have or potentially have a sports hernia by their medical provider. Using our rehabilitation methods we hardly every have anyone not get better. The only cases we have had to send for surgery are hernias (not sports) and people who severe arthritis of the hip that is creating the load on the tissues that hurt.
All good questions. Reach out if you want a consultation (Discovery Session). We have virtual and in person. We have helped people through Zoom with this as well. www.p2sportscare.com/ For a limited time the consult is $29.... but that is not a forever thing. :)
I’m having surgery for a sports hernia in a couple of weeks. The pain is in my groin where you describe and also on my hip. I so looking forward to being out of pain.
Oh no! Have you considered giving us a shot?!
Gracias from Texas!
Welcome!
Thanks for your videos very nice Chanel to find! I can’t tell what I have going on but I have no bulge but a lot of groin pain extending to lower left abdomen and down to thigh. It doesn’t feel that bad to lift the leg up or turn but it hurts when i use my upper body like activities like shoveling dirt or the combination of bending over and using upper body.
Glad you like the channel. Do you want some help solving the issue? Contact me and we can set up a time to chat. Info@p2sportscare.com or call 714-502-4243
If you liked this video you would like the on-demand webinar video we have on our site about “Hip and Groin Discomfort - 3 Categories of Diagnosis” Search for it on our webinar page here. See which one you may be. www.p2sportscare.com/webinars/
Brother i have sudden pain in lower abdominal and i feel muscle tightness it hurts to groin area when i sneeze and cough ,i have different pain in different muscle areas
Sorry to hear that. If you want some help you know were to find us
I have pain only when i run. It starts at the hamstring and and comes back around to my inner thigh. it happen after i have been running about 25 to 30 minutes. You have any idea what could be going on? Mri did not show anything
I have some ideas but we would need to do a Discovery Session to figure out more. Contact us through this form and we can chat after privately bit.ly/3zBEyYJ We can discuss some other options that may work better for you
Hi mate, thanks for the video and the work you do. I have a small lump (pea size) seems like its in the muscle of my lower left abdomen. Also i have shooting pains at the top of my thighs in the groin area. Sometimes a sensation in my left testicle. I have stopped wearing any form of tight boxer shorts this seems to help a bit with testicle pain. The pain in my lower left abdomen was there for like two weeks, i would say on scale off 1_10 my pain is a 4/5 out of 10 but feels very tender. I am still going to work and lifting and pulling heavy items. Bit worried, at first i thought cancer, i have had some blood tests but nothing suggesting cancer. Now im thinking hernia does sound like a lot of my symptoms fit. I have an injury my right hand which means i use my left side to pull and lift more and this seems to be where the hernia might be. Its below the naval by few inches then too the left a few inches. Man im worried. Im 33 year old male.
Sorry to hear about that. Would you be able reach out to our office so we can privately learn more about your situation? We need to know more to figure out if we can help 714-502-4243
My guy thank you
Yep
Hi I’m facing same issue and I want to know whether it can be recovered by rest and therapy or surgery is only the option
Sports hernia is normally a rehab situation. Inguinal nerve Hernias depend
I had an inguinal hernia repair 28 years ago at 37. The soreness I’m having in my groin worried me that it may’ve recurred, but though similar to before, it doesn’t seem to quite fit the symptoms of an inguinal. It seemed to start with what I thought was a mid/lower hamstring pull and I tried to do some self-care I saw on UA-cam, but I’m wondering if I over-did some of the stretches, like maybe the thigh spread. I can’t quite say I’m constipated or that I have indigestion, but that area does seem a little irregular. Anyway I hope I can get to the bottom of this and heal it. I haven’t been able to run for a month.
Would you be able to work with us one on one for it? We specialize in identifying what’s going on and how to solve it. Generally stretching is not enough mechanism to tear things. I’ve never met anyone who torn a muscle beyond rehabilitation by stretching. But that does mean it doesn’t hurt a lot. Pain can be caused by many factors. Many are not seen in images and don’t have surgical need if the is nothing local to correct. Email info@p2sportscare.com 714-502-4243
@@Performance-Place-chiropractor Thanks. I'm not an athlete, though I have been a runner for while. I don't feel a clear bulge or an opening, but this feels enough like my hernia in the lower abdomen and scrotal area that it just makes me a little nervous. The pain isn't too bad---I rode down to the library on my bike with no problem---it's just the similar sensations of my old hernia that have me a little worried. I appreciate the offer, but I think I'll wait and do a little more research.
BTW, your video is missing from my YT History and I didn't get any reply notifications, so maybe they're shadowbanning you?
Good to know. Ya we don’t get messages for replies either but we haven’t for a long time. Trying to solve this on your own can be tough. It’s most effective to just see someone in person
Thought I'd just like to drop in and report a few encouraging improvements. I'm able to do a standing quad stretch on my left leg. I haven't been able to do that for about a week or so. My bowel movements are pretty much back to normal. For a while they were smaller, harder, darker and denser than usual. Apparently this does affect digestion, but that isn't noted much on the Net. I'm not out of the woods yet. I'm watching your vids and applying them as best I can. This isn't really "painful" in the groin area. It just feels a bit too much like an inguinal in some ways for comfort.
That’s awesome! I’m glad you’re seeing some light at the end of the tunnel!
So it hurts to lift up my leg to put on my shoes when I’m sitting down … which is it ? And also when sitting and bending down to tie my shoe
That’s a good question. I have no idea because I need much more information to tell you exactly what’s going on. Typically someone will have a very detailed physical examination as well as detailed history taking process to identify what their diagnosis is. In some situations people need diagnostic testing to confirm the diagnosis as well. So again I’d love to help you out but I need much more information. If you’d like to work with me to figure out what’s going on and how to deal with it all you have to do is go to our website and book a consultation. We have virtual and in person sessions. www.p2sportscare.com/ it’s called a Discovery Session
What did it end up beeing ?
I'm having pain in my left lower abodminals. I have this problem for over a year, then I work little bit less and do it carefully and it gets better, then I go back to work and it starts hurting againg. It's a chronic pain. Often just minor pain, nothing to much, when I work to much it starts to hurt a lot, then I slow down a little bit and it becames better.
I work very physical job, sometimes lifthing heavy all day long, I do not have bulg or lump on my stomach.
I'm 18 years old.
What could it be? Is it a sports hernia?
Should I still work and be carefull and listen to my body, or should I rest completely for some time?
I think you should work with someone directly for this. If you cant find anyone around you, come see us
Im having pain on my right groin area.. and i got constipated.. im really worried about this..
Make sure to have someone examine it for you
Hi there i had a groin pull about 2 months ago and felt sharp pain in testicles and I have a 3mm epidymal cyst i had some pain in my groin so to confirm if it was a inginual hernia i decided to get mri and cat scans but get this no muscle tears or defects were found so weird… my doctor told me if i still feel persistent pain in my groin she wants to refer me to a orthopedic or physical therapist should i still be worried if this is a hernia or no? Thanks:)
That’s a great question for the person who did your imaging. They would know best. If you’re looking for help about other reasons why your groin may hurt if it is not associated to a hernia, we can help you. All you need to do is contact us via the link in the description for the video so we can learn more about the details of what’s going on in your situation. While we love to answer as many UA-cam questions as we can in the comment box it’s not the appropriate location for discussion about your medical history. Looking forward to working with you.
I have like a bulge/lump right by my pelvic bone/top of groin on one side only but it’s not painful at all and weirdly the actual swelling seems to disappear and reappear at different times. I believe it happened due to a bootcamp exercise class I was in. Could this be a hernia?
It is.
That’s a good question. I’d love to help but I need much more information to tell you exactly what’s going on and how to improve it.
To extract the information we will need to perform an assessment which includes movement observations, range of motion tests and joint.
If you’d like to work with me to figure out what’s going on and how to deal with it all you have to do is go to our website and book a consultation. After that we can create a customized program of stretches and exercises that tend to help people with this kind of problem.
We have virtual and in person sessions. www.p2sportscare.com/ it’s called a Discovery Session. 714-502-4243
Hello doctor I see that most of the symptoms you tell about sports hernia, have the most of them, but you don't mention stiffness in the testicles which I'm also facing (when dragging a heavy object), and I'm really sure that I don't have inguinal hernia
Hello. That’s a great question. We have many people that experience tightness or stiffness within the testicle that we actually treating our office. In fact, we have a whole e-book associated to other symptoms like testicular tightness in relationship to conditions like sports hernias. Check a link in the description to find it if you would like. Or if you’d like an assessment from us, you need to see us in person. That link is also in the description.
Can an ultrasound confirm a hernia, swollen lymph nodes or worse?
Sometimes... sometimes other tests are required to rule out other things. no test is the only test required
How doctors check for ingunial hernia in women? Months ago I had some symptoms like leg pain and abdominal pressure but no pain in groin area so I went to a doctor and he put his fingers under the ingunial area to check for hernia and said he felt a defect there.
After this exam my right side of groin got swollen and I started getting a lot of pain.
What can that be I just don’t understand?
I’m not sure. A hernia doctor would have to answer that question
Hi.. I have been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia... But I feel I dont have the usual symptoms.. I have no lump at all.. I feel a strong pinch in my groin when I lift my leg up or sit down .. also my testicle on the side of the hernia feel as though its pulling upwards and also hurts sometimes....I dont want an operation for a hernia if its a sports hernia.. I hope you can help.. Thanks Tony
Hi anthony. I would have to know a lot more. We help people with this all the time with great success. Message privately us if you want to talk more about it. If you are over 18 years old. www.p2sportscare.com/contact-form-youtube/ Just reference this conversation.
How's your hernia?
What did you find out??
Hi Anthony. Those are exactly the symptoms I have at the moment. How did you get on?
@@Ecoroof1986 hi... Turns out I have another one on the other side as well... I am now on a waiting list for a double hernia repair...fingers crossed it comes through soon...hope you get yours sorted out soon. Thank you for your reply. Tony
hey man, so i’m experiencing groin and testicular pain in my right side, i sometimes get a swelling feeling in my stomach on the right side when i have a bowel movement and when i push down on it, it’ll gurgle, but other than that i can’t feel any specific buldge when im standing, but when im laying down and i inhale/exhale i can feel a little tugging/pulling feeling in my stomach, and with that in my groin a tiny little bump will pop up on the inner part of my groin, and it’s like a tiny little bump feels like it’ll come up, but i cannot tell, i went to my doctor and got a physical, she said she couldn’t feel any budge or anything when i strained or coughed, and she referred me to a GI specialist, but i don’t have the money for that right now. what are your thoughts? anything helpsb
Hey Jackson. I’d need to examine to see what is what. We see a lot of people with groin and testicular tightness with very good success but we need to examine to see if your case fits the bill. If you want to set up a consultation just email us info@p2sportscare.com
I’m dealing with the same issue. Did you fix your ingunial hernia?
@@iaronb13 nah man i have not still dealing with it and it still sucks, constipation got slighly worse but the pain hasn’t gotten worse still trying to get it figured out but the GI specialist is backed up, have you had yours looked at and confirmed?
When GI and urologist are normal you both may want to sort out what could be going on by reading this book. www.p2sportscare.com/product/understanding-hip-diagnosis-book/
Can ultrasound confirm sports hernia?
When my doctor was scanning region around groin he said that i should tense up(idk how to really say that in english), so i did and he saw that bowels went through something, and he said that it's small hernia and that it doesn't require surgery, that it's not something significant, and that i should do exercises and use belt, i tried with kt tape and it's not helping much. So idk if belt will help
We have a video on our channel that talks about the differences between a sports hernia and an abdominal hernia. There’s a big confusion between the two as a sports hernia has nothing to do with bowel movement out the abdominal cavity. They are managed differently and they are completely different problems. If you’re dealing with the sports hernia we’d love to help you out with that though here’s a link to set up a consultation. www.p2sportscare.com/
I am someone who has both sports hernia and inguinal hernia and I don’t have a bulge. My inguinal hernia is fat containing and generally speaking fat containing hernias won’t bulge out. So still need to get an ultrasound/other diagnostics to rule out inguinal hernia in case there’s pain with no bulge.
Ultrasound is one way. Or you can have a detailed physical examination to rule in the sports hernia. I’ve met multiple people with an inguinal hernia that have zero pain whatsoever. This indicates that hernia can also be present in the absence of pain. Reach out to us if you’d like some help. Our contact information is in the description below the video.
Hello. I am from India, i have some questions. I hope you will answer thankyou.
I feel pain in my left leg and groin area after i walk even 200 meters. Doctor told me that i have mild inguinal hernia. And whenever i get pain in legs i got fever groin pain. And my left ball got swollen as well as spermatic chord too(funiculitis). This is the 4th time i am having funicullitis. After a course of medication it goes normal. Can you please tell me is it because of hernia or there can be some other reason. I am really confused and depressed. I feel pain in my lower abdomen left side left leg and groin pain and left testicle pain. Thankyou so much. Please reply. Thanks
Hello. We can help you with this but we need more info. Contact us through this form and we can chat after privately bit.ly/3zBEyYJ
i dont have a bulge, but one time the doctor found a 8mm hole with ultrasound, standing up the hernia sack was like 2cm. i have all the symptoms of a hernia, like from here and there stinging, burning , weird feeling, but no bulge. more like the whole right side is atiny bit inflated or swollen, but hardly noticable. is this a sports hernia? i got it 3 years ago, when i used a weightlifting belt too tightly at squatting. felt my belly sticking out just below the belt, like it never done before (was just testing the belt). then i felt something like ripping, but no pain.
Hole on ultrasound = actual hernia, not sports hernia.
thanks for your answer, really appreciate any intake about this topic. the thing is, the first ultrasound doctor took ages to find something. and isnt the definition of a hernia a hole in the muscles too? so if there was a hole in the muscle, one could feel it/see it fast through ultrasound is my guess. the more experienced doctor later couldnt find anything, but didnt look for too long. he also advised me against a mesh, that stays in your body forever. much thanks to him. otherwise i would ve gotten a surgery for the wrong condition.@@krombopulosmichael6280
Hey there. To get better info I’d suggest you get our sports hernia ebook. It covers all of that. And much more that is not in the internet. It’s intended to help people like yourself make educated choices about how to get better. I took a lot of time to write it for clarity. www.p2sportscare.com/product/understanding-sports-hernias-unveiling-the-mystery-behind-groin-pain/
You can also get a free copy when you do a Discovery Session with us. Virtual or in person
What are the complications of sports hernia?
What do you mean?
@@Performance-Place-chiropractor i mean that what will be the possible complications of sports hernia (besides pain) if left untreated.
Oh. I see what you mean. Most the time people just become generally in active and afraid of moving their body. Some people develop other problems due to this but there’s no predicting anybody’s future.
Will there or can there be adductor pain with either condition?
There can be
Ok thank you. I’m waiting for an ultrasound and ct to see if I have a hernia. No bulge and nothing telltale on the physical exam but left side groin, lower abdomen, and adductor pain.
Great! Set up a consultation when you are done. We can help
Will stretches help groin and sports hernia injuries?
Possibly. It really depends on what is found in your physical examination of your low back your hips, and even the remainder of your limb. At our facility we don’t get to see if stretches or exercises work. We assess to see if they will work with high success. every person you work with should be fully assessing before suggesting what to do. If you’d like to work with us, click in the link description of the video.
Can you get an inguinal hernia from pullups?
Maybe? I’m not an expert on inguinal hernia
Very doubtful
All depends
Am having sport hernia
I have no idea. Did someone tell you that?
@@Performance-Place-chiropractor I found out
mmmm got ya
Does inguinal hernia cause pelvic pain?
Sometimes. Sometimes not. Let us help you out with it. We have consultations available. There is a link in the description for the video or call 714-502-4243
You showed the position of the sports hernia in the groin area but didn't show the location of the inguinal hernia in the groin.
You only showed the anatomical anatomical location of the inguinal h.
Yeah you kept and you also used the phrase that a sports hernia has nothing to do with digestive content I don't get the connection between the two. What do you mean by the digestive content??
A sports hernia is not a type of hernia. The name was poorly adopted when it began and it stuck around
6 or 7 times when im bending down or lifting , anything like that i get a huge bulge in the same spot on the left side of my stomach and it pushes out, it is huge and very painful. Not sure whats going on😮
I wish I could tell you what it was. We need a little bit more information via assessing the area. If you go to a good clinician, they can roll in and out the various types of conditions you may have. And they can also clear activities that would be safe for you if they do a thorough examination. If you’d like our help, just reach out. You can find us via the link in description for the video.
Woman who might gave inguinal or femoral hernias
What?