In this informative Q&A, Dr. Andrew Jung and Dr. Gina Adrales discuss the importance of abdominal core health and its impact on overall function and quality of life. They explore key issues affecting the abdominal core, treatment considerations, and how a multidisciplinary approach can help patients restore strength, stability and confidence. #abdominalhealth #johnshopkinsmedicine #abdominalcorehealth https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/surgery/specialty-areas/minimally-invasive 0:03 What are the benefits of a focus on abdominal core health and not just hernia? 0:55 What is the abdominal core health initiative at Johns Hopkins? 1:17 Are there new approaches or treatments that are being used in the core health initiative. 1:55 What underlying conditions are related to core health? 2:28 How do hernias form? 3:24 What can a patient do to prepare for hernia surgery for a successful repair and recovery? Meet Our Experts: Dr. Gina Adrales https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/gina-lynn-adrales/2703457 Dr. Andrew Jung https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/andrew-jung/2708683