Groin pain/weakness
in Health ·
So, here’s where things stand for me. I’m 20 years old, and back in November, I ended up in the ER because of some pretty sharp groin pain. The doctor there told me it was an inguinal hernia, though he mentioned it wasn't an emergency or anything life-threatening at the time. Since then, I’ve just been dealing with occasional flare-ups whenever I push myself too hard, but I managed to keep playing soccer and staying active without much trouble. However, since I really wanted to get rid of the discomfort for good, I decided to go see a surgeon for a consultation, especially since this past week has been rough—I've had constant pain in my groin and right around my navel, slightly to the right. During my exam today, the surgeon actually told me it isn't a hernia after all, but rather diastasis recti, which is basically just a weakness in my abdominal wall. I'm wondering if anyone here has dealt with this before. How do you actually live with it, or find ways to manage the discomfort? Is it even possible to strengthen that area through specific exercises so I can get back to sports without the constant aching? I'm really hoping to keep playing soccer, so I'd love to know how to prepare, maybe build up that core strength so the pain subsides or disappears entirely. Is there any real chance for that? I’d truly appreciate any advice or insights you guys might have. Thanks in advance!