Epigastric Hernia
An epigastric hernia occurs in the upper abdominal region, above the umbilicus, where there may be a weakness in the linea alba – the connective tissue that joins the muscles on either side of the abdomen. This weakness can allow abdominal contents, such as fatty tissue (omentum) or bowel, to protrude through, forming the hernia. […]
Umbilical Hernia: Everything You Need to Know
An umbilical hernia occurs when a portion of your abdominal contents (fatty tissue between organs or parts of organs) pushes through a weak spot near your belly button. It’s a common condition that can affect anyone, but it’s particularly prevalent among women during or after pregnancy, due to the increased strain on the abdominal area. […]
Inguinal Hernia
An inguinal hernia occurs when abdominal contents, such as part of the intestine, protrude through a weak spot or hole in the muscles of the groin at the top of your inner thigh. Direct inguinal hernias and indirect inguinal hernias are the two main types, with the latter being more common. The appendix can sometimes […]
Femoral Hernia
Understanding Femoral Hernia A femoral hernia occurs when abdominal tissues, such as fat or a portion of the intestine, push through a weak spot in the femoral canal, a small passageway near the groin through which blood vessels pass. While this condition can affect both men and women, femoral hernias are more common in women […]
Hernia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The word “hernia” is derived from Latin, and means “rupture”. While a hernia doesn’t indicate that an organ has itself ruptured or torn, it refers to how a hernia occurs; when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. Commonly affecting areas like the abdomen and […]
What is Osteitis pubis?
Osteitis pubis is a term given to lower abdominal and / or pelvis pain that can occur in athletes. It is an inflammation which is usually caused due to stress or overuse of the soft tissue and bone around the pubic symphysis. Typically, it causes pain towards the middle of the pelvis, at the front. […]
Understanding Gilmore’s Groin
What is Gilmore’s Groin? Gilmore’s Groin – so named as it was first recognised by 108 Harley Street’s own founder, the late Mr Jerry Gilmore – is also known as a sportsman’s hernia. It is a painful condition that affects the groin area, commonly experienced by athletes and active individuals. Unlike a traditional hernia, there […]
70 is the new 40
We seem to live in a world where the accepted norm is that we should do less as we grow older. Increasing age is matched with decreasing activity levels and a mindset that somehow doing less will be better for us!!! The reality is that moving less as you grow older will not prevent or […]
Chapter 1 – The Adventures of the Great Francie McGroin
Chapter 1: Francie & Pepper In his mind, he feared the worst, his season, his career, his professional contract hopes had all been destroyed before it has even started. He was destined for the knife, but desperately longed for a fairytale ending…… Francie, has just turned 17 years old, although you wouldn’t be blamed for […]
Common Running Injuries
So following on from our last blog on running, below is a brief description of the common running injuries that we see at 108 SEM Clinic and some useful ideas to help you manage your pain levels. No harm in giving them a try and see how you get on. Exertional lower leg pain This […]