I’ll schedule a consultation. This study is linked in the 2018 guidelines. Does it indicate that heavy lifting predisposes to hernia formation?
Hard to say, as this specific study isn’t accessible. That said, the finding that cases had a higher level of occupational exertion is unsurprising, though I don’t think the evidence suggests this really predisposes people to hernia formation…perhaps realization, but that’s another thing altogether. Still, this finding is directly contraindicated by others of the same design so…I don’t really think too much of it at this point.
In any case, I believe the information provided in the YouTube video is current and relevant.