Can you get a hernia from over stretching?

Question

i wanna start taekwondo so ive been doing different stretches, some stretches are around the groin area.

i just wanna know if i stretch to often or over stretch am i at risk of a hernia??

Answer 1

hernia's are a result of overstretching.

Without over stretching we would not get hernias. A hernia around the groin would be when your intestines protrude out of your muscle which is then strangulated/squeezed by that muscle. Just don't over do it. weaker muscles are more prone to herniate so take your time stretching and build up gradual strength/resistance until you can reach/tolerate a resistive amount. Follow my advice unless you want to seen and feel something poking out of your skin.

Answer 2

Yes

Answer 3

Yes you can.

I got a nice groin pull on my right side which I now must watch.

That is one reason active martial artists start thinking of retirement or slowing down and teaching.

Answer 4

Yes, that's why you have to be very careful and patient when stretching. You can also pull your hamstrings or other muscles or tendons.