Epigastric hernias?

[bigshadow]

Any of you guys have an epigastric hernia? Tearing between the naval and lower ribcage. Centerline between your six pack abs.

For some time I've noticed that when doing certain lifting movements I can see sort of a wedge shape protruding from stomach area. Was in to see my doc the other day and asked about this and was told that I've stretched the tissue between the rectus abdominis muscles. Said they see this in sumo wrestlers often and tends to come from heavy lifting. Mine hasn't herniated yet.

The recommendation was to try and tighten up my abs during lifting movements. Something I remember hearing 20 years ago that went in one ear and out the other. lol.

Anyone else out there with this problem?

 

[JETHRO TULL]

BigShadow, I had one right above the navel.

It was about as big around as a quarter. My advice is ...get it fixed. If you look closely at new pro Dennis Wolf...he's got one.

 

[bigshadow]

Thanks JT! Appreciate that info! I think its something that may be somewhat common but never hear people talk about them. Mine is about as long as the width of a dollar bill! lol 2" maybe?

 

[JETHRO TULL]

lol. No problem. Check this picture out.

Look at Dennis Wolf....right above the navel is the hernia. That's exactly what mine looked like.

I had a friend with one like you are describing...he left that go and it ended up about as long and wide as a can of hairspray. Not a good thing to ignore.