Osteopathic

Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Hernias

A common medical disorder, hernias arise when an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weaker area in the muscle or connective tissue. Depending on its position and degree, this protrusion might cause discomfort, pain, or other symptoms. Usually it results in a noticeable bulge or lump. A hernia, in its essence, is a displacement of tissue or an organ from its normal position through a weak point in the muscle or tissue wall. This weak point acts as an opening through which the protrusion oc...