Inguinal Hernia

Hi, I'm wondering if your client understands exactly what a hernia is, and what is happening? If the intestine is pushed back into the body I suppose it's possible the fascia could heal up, if it's an extremely small hole, but my understanding is that usually they get worse and continue to tear and stretch without surgery. Apparently just coughing or sneezing or lifting could make it tear. Massage to the area is totally contraindicated, in any case, although massage to other areas might help with general relaxation. If your client sees a massage therapist who says they can directly help with this, I'm afraid warning flags would go up for me. Best of luck, Nicki

I'm completely with Nicki and Mike - I know western medic approaches do have some drawbacks, but one thing thing they are VERY good at is mending you structurally. This is like pinning a leg bone, only soft tissue. It DOES need to be stitched -stapled - or whatever, otherwise bits WILL fall out! At some point possibly very soon your client will be admitted to hospital via A&E as an emergency and will need life-saving surgery under extreme pressure, whereas elective surgery to sort it out now would be far less intrusive and disruptive to the mind, body and soul, and far easier for the hard-pressed hospital staff!