# 458 | Hernias Explained: Understanding the Treatment Options for Inguinal, Umbilical, and Sports Hernias

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Podcast: [The Optimal Body](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913)
Published: 2026-04-27T03:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jen.health/podcast/458
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Duration seconds: 1455

## Resource

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, doctors of physical therapy, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, discuss hernias, explaining what they are, their types, causes, and treatment options. They differentiate hernias from conditions like diastasis recti and prolapse, emphasizing that hernias involve a fascial defect requiring surgery. Dr Dom shares her personal experience with bilateral inguinal hernias and inadequate post-surgical rehabilitation. Both hosts stress the importance of core and pelvic floor rehabilitation before and after surgery to manage symptoms and prevent recurrence, encouraging listeners to work with pelvic floor physical therapists and explore their Jen Health core and pelvic floor program.

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