Treating a Sports Hernia with Physical Therapy-Mangiarelli Rehabilitation
A sports hernia is an injury that happens when there is a weakening or tear in the muscles, tendons, or ligaments of the lower abdominal and groin area, causing acute pain and limited movement. A sports hernia typically occurs in sports that require repetitive twisting, turning, or abrupt changes in direction. These sudden movements place a tremendous amount of stress on the lower abdominal and groin areas, leading to weakening of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the pelvic, hip, and abdominal area. Physical therapy can help athletes manage and recover from a sports hernia safely, addressing underlying muscular imbalances that contributed to injury through targeted exercise, core strengthening, and manual therapy.How Sports Hernias OccurA sports hernia is an injury that happens when there is a weakening or tear in the muscles, tendons, or ligaments of the lower abdominal and groin area, causing acute pain and limited movement. A sports hernia is not a hernia in the traditional se...