Inflammation of the prostate or neoplasms in the form of adenomas, which lead to urinary disorders and sexual dysfunction, are a consequence of the general aging of the body or are caused by external infections and lifestyleinappropriate.
Whatever the cause of this pathology, a special set of physical exercises can greatly facilitate the process of treating and restoring prostate function in men.
General physical education, the triple effect of which with a healthy diet and the refusal of alcohol and cigarettes, strengthens a man's immune and hormonal system, and in most cases, excludes the appearance of prostatitis even in the elderly.
But in case there are already the slightest signs of inflammation, such as difficulty and pain during urination, before proceeding to self-medication, you should consult a doctor. The intensity of the symptoms of prostatitis can be misleading. Only after the search for a specialist can be established the stage and nature of the course of the disease, as well as a corresponding series of physical exercises.
Patients diagnosed with chronic prostatitis and recovering from surgery for adenoma are prescribed special therapeutic exercises, which are carried out under the supervision of a doctor. In milder forms of inflammation, the effects of drug therapy can be supported by gymnastics, which strengthens muscles and improves blood circulation in the pelvic area. Physical activity not only stimulates the metabolism, but also relieves the psychological stress caused by the disease and supports the male body, revealing all the possibilities of self-medication.
Daily exercise
The entire male population on the planet is subject to a sedentary lifestyle to one degree or another. Those who only work in the case of many hours of freezing at the fifth point, that is, people with a daily sedentary diet of eight hours or more, are recommended for regular workouts and short warm-ups. every hour and a half in a static position, regardless of where the person is.
Exercise for the prevention of prostatitis can be entered into the special training menu, or you can only do one as a short warm-up, repeated up to ten times. All exercises are done standing, the first movement is inhalation, the transition to the starting position is the exhalation. The back is straight, the feet do not stand off the ground.
- Semi-squats with the knees at the sides;
- Raise the bent leg up to the knee so that the thigh line is parallel to the floor. Then transfer the extended leg behind the back. You can vary this exercise by taking the leg to the side. If you have difficulty maintaining your balance, you can practice with your hand resting on the back of the chair first. Then gradually move on to performance without accentuation;
- Slow circular movements with one leg straightened, while straining the muscles of the buttocks;
- Wide front and side slits. In this case, the other leg bends;
- Jumping in place, with two legs and alternating legs;
- Pulling towards the ceiling with outstretched arms.
For warm-ups that last all day, you can use exercises to pull and relax your abdomen and buttocks. The basic principle is to fix the most tense muscles and their progressive relaxation for a possibly long period. In addition, these exercises can also be performed while sitting.
Rock climbing is another easy to use exercise for prostatitis that strengthens the pelvic muscles. You can imitate such a walk on a bench or a chair, while depending on the degree of fatigue, you can do this exercise at a different pace from slow walking to fast running.
A set of exercises for the pelvic organs
Exercise for prostatitis and adenoma should be strictly normalized: you can not exhaust yourself, you should definitely observe the measure and get a charge of energy and pleasure from training.
When you exercise in the morning or work out on the mat at home, do exercises that strengthen the muscles of the pelvis and perineum and improve blood circulation in the lower torso. It is important to note that exercise progress is measured not only by increasing repetitions, but also by improving technique. The stretches should increase over time, the movements will become light and clear.
Most of the exercises are performed using leg movements lying on the back:
- Straight legs are lifted perpendicular to the ground and held for a few seconds;
- Straighten the bent legs at the level of the knees parallel to the ground;
- Leg movements like riding a bicycle, you need to perform up to 500 circular movements per day. In this case, the movement should be done both clockwise and counterclockwise;
- Lift the pelvis with the knees bent above the floor, then straighten the legs and spread them in opposite directions;
- Draw circles and eights with your legs, you can diversify this exercise by moving the closed and straightened legs up and down and diagonally;
- From a lying position, you should raise your legs and spread them out to the sides. Fix this position for a few seconds.
You should also practice:
- Exercises with a training ball: rolling sitting and lying down, squeezing the ball between the hips and legs, jumping in this position
- Push-ups from the floor, for beginners - from the wall or from the bar.
- Bench hold: positions with an emphasis on the elbows and feet.
- Move on the buttocks while seated.
- Jump rope.
- Lean forward from a lying position with your feet fixed.
In the daily gymnastics complex, there must be exercises to stretch the muscles and increase the flexibility of the lower spine.
Yoga for prostatitis
Before doing the exercises called asanas, you will need to do some preparatory work. In order to determine which exercises are suitable for each individual case, you need to acquire a basic knowledge of hatha yoga, achieve a certain level of muscle stretching, and master a particular respiratory complex.
Here is a description of three asanas that will require quite a long training:
- The legs are parted in an incomplete lunge 10 cm from the ground, the body is bent over and the arms extended forward touch the foot. The same is done in the other direction;
- Straight position, body weight is transferred to a half bent leg. The foot of the other leg is carried on the supporting tibia, the arms are entwined around the body;
- Lying on your stomach, grab your ankles with your hands and arch your body as much as possible.
Invisible gymnastics for prostatitis
These are special physical exercises that are indicated for prostatitis and require concentration and relaxation. With their help, a unique massage effect is achieved. The exercise should be repeated several times a day, doing 10 to 20 repetitions.
- Inhaling, pulling in the anus, exhaling, relaxing. It is important to perform the exercise rhythmically using two different options. The first is to draw and relax at regular intervals as quickly as possible. In the second case, the state of maximum tension should be maintained as long as possible, then the muscles should be gradually and gradually relaxed - also prolonging this process as much as possible.
- Interruption of urination. You can literally practice interrupting the urine stream, bringing those pauses to 30 per urination. You can also simulate the interruption of urination by muscle contraction.
These exercises can and should be done for prostatitis and prostate adenoma, alternating starting positions: standing, sitting, lying down. If done correctly you may feel a heat surge in the groin area, there may be some minor residual pain which should go away over time.
Physiotherapy exercises
This is a special set of physical exercises for the treatment of prostatitis, which, as a rule, are combined with massage and other physiotherapy procedures and lead to the restoration of impaired functions oferection, urination and defecation. Such exercises, which in principle repeat the complex of preventive gymnastics, are prescribed by the doctor, depending on the medical history, and after the urologist has decided on the question of how to treat the disease. Exercising with prostatitis can cause increased pain, so it is important to perform them with regular medical supervision.
Exercise for chronic prostatitis is very rare. As indicated by the urologist, exercises on simulators and with the use of dumbbells and dumbbells to pump certain muscle groups may also be prescribed.
Any kind of physical activity - walking, running, swimming, jumping rope, cycling, in the absence of medical contraindications, contributes to the treatment of prostatitis, increases the patient's vitality and improves his mood.