Of course surgery is not the only solution. I was told six years ago that my inguinal hernia could only be repaired by surgery. I rejected this and searched for an alternative solution, but there was nothing, only surgery offered. I searched half a year, until I could get a treatment together. I treated myself and after another half a year I was completely healed. I had no symptoms and no pain and could work and lift heavy things like before. This is about six years ago and still no symptoms came back. I have written a testimonial about it at my Web site:
http://falconblanco.com/health/hernia.htm

What I have learned from this healing process, is that disease should be seen as a challenge and that one needs to take selfresponsibility and not feel as a victim. It is a healing and a growing process, that involves ones whole being. We know that unfortunately this is not the attitute of most people...
BeiYin

I've write read that yoga exercises can cure it. I dont know if its true but Julio Kuperman (M.D Philadelphia-based neurologist), had inguinal hernia that is said be cured by yoga.