The Hernia Clinic2024-02-01T12:21:22+00:00

Private hernia repair surgery

The Hernia Clinic

Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire

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What is a Hernia?

A hernia is the protrusion of a structure through the wall of the cavity containing it. In the context of this website, a hernia is simply the protrusion of bowel through a hole or weakness in the muscle layer of the wall of the abdomen.

How do I know if it is a Hernia?

Sometimes the first symptom is a lump in the groin, other times it is pain or discomfort. Hernias do not account for all groin and abdominal symptoms, and certainly not all of these require surgery. There are many injuries around the groin and abdomen that can be treated with physiotherapy alone.

What we do at The Hernia Clinic

Our approach is to provide the complete package – Integrated Physiotherapy and Surgical assessment, Physiotherapy treatment or surgery as appropriate and a full rehabilitation programme back to work and sport from the amateur to the elite professional.

Dr Rob Hicks
Rob Hicks MBE
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About Us

The aim of The Hernia Clinic is to provide a service where the surgeon, Rob Hicks delivers excellence in the treatment and rehabilitation of Hernias and related conditions.

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What is a Hernia?2023-03-31T12:53:03+00:00

A hernia is the protrusion of a structure through the wall of the cavity containing it. In the context of this website, a hernia is simply the protrusion of the bowel through a hole or weakness in the muscle layer of the wall of the abdomen.

There are many different types of hernia, named according to the site of the weakness of the abdominal wall. All hernias may gradually increase in size over time. They can be asymptomatic but may cause symptoms of aching or pain. A lump may or may not be palpable. One of the key concerns is the risk of a hernia becoming obstructed or strangulated. The first signs of this are a sudden increase in pain and tenderness of the hernia. The swelling may increase in size and it may not be possible to reduce the hernia, that is to push the swelling back in.

What happens if I don’t have it repaired?2023-03-31T12:52:27+00:00

Hernias do tend to get bigger over time. As they get larger they can become more difficult to repair.  There is a risk that the contents of a hernia may become trapped, called strangulation of the hernia. This is a painful condition which requires urgent surgical attention.

What about exercise after hernia surgery?2023-03-31T12:52:00+00:00

You should resume exercise as soon as possible after surgery.  Please look at the rehab programs for further information. Just start with some gentle walking and you will progress quickly.

We effectively treat:

  • Abdominal strain
  • Adductor Tendinopathy
  • Conjoint tendon disruption
  • Femoral hernia
  • Footballer’s hernia
  • Gilmore’s groin
  • Groin strain
  • Hip joint
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Inguinal canal disruption
  • Osteitis Pubis
  • Pubalgia
  • Sacroiliac joint
  • Sportsman’s groin pain
  • Sportsman’s Hernia
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