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Lifting weights increases the risk of developing a hernia.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that lifting weights increases the risk of developing a hernia?

Partly. A Cleveland Clinic surgeon says lifting can strain a weak abdominal area and cause a hernia, and a patient-perception study notes textbooks cite lifting as a precipitating factor. However, a case-control study found weight-lifting equipment was not associated with disc herniation, and no item settles the general claim that lifting weights increases hernia risk.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 2 sources for, 1 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 2
Can Heavy Lifting and Exercise Cause a Hernia?
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Can Heavy Lifting and Exercise Cause a Hernia?. (n.d.). health.clevelandclinic.org. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/does-heavy-lifting-really-give-you-hernia

Evidence against · 1
An epidemiologic study of sports and weight lifting as possible risk factors for herniated lumbar and cervical discs
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An epidemiologic study of sports and weight lifting as possible risk factors for herniated lumbar and cervical discs. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1177/036354659302100617

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Patient’s Perception of the Role of Gym Activity in Abdominal Wall Herniation in Adults: A Prospective Study -
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Patient’s Perception of the Role of Gym Activity in Abdominal Wall Herniation in Adults: A Prospective Study - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-024-00749-x

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