Hiatal Hernia Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Heavy Lifting
When we lift heavy objects, the muscle groups in our torso will help to provide much of the lifting power. Heavy lifters such as body builders are generally taught to try to lift using large muscles such as those in the legs and in the buttocks, but other muscle groups will still need to do a lot of the work.
If you try to lift a particularly heavy weight, and especially if you are using an incorrect posture, your abdominal muscles might be squeezing harder than you can handle. People who do exercise should make sure that they are using the right techniques and any necessary equipment to help keep them safe. Otherwise, they might end up causing themselves an injury, and this includes a hiatal hernia.
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