Inflammation of the prostate gland or neoplasms in the form of adenomas is a result of general aging of the body, causing urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction, or is caused by external infections and an unhealthy lifestyle.
Regardless of the cause of this pathology, a special set of physical exercises can greatly facilitate the process of treatment and recovery of the prostate gland in men.The effect is threefold with a healthy diet and abstinence from alcohol and smoking, strengthens the male immune and hormonal system, and in most cases, even in old age, eliminates the appearance of prostatitis.
However, if you already have symptoms of inflammation, such as difficulty urinating and pain, you should consult a doctor before starting self-medication. The intensity of the symptoms of prostatitis can be deceptive. Only after the examination of a specialist can the course and nature of the disease and a series of physical exercises be established accordingly.
Patients diagnosed with chronic prostatitis and recovering from adenoma surgery are prescribed special therapeutic exercises under medical supervision. The effects of drug treatment in the form of mild inflammation can be supported by gymnastics, which strengthens muscles and improves blood circulation in the pelvic region. Physical activity not only stimulates the metabolism, but also eliminates the psychological stress caused by the disease and supports the male body, reveals all the possibilities of self-identification.
Daily Sports
The entire male population of the planet is exposed to a more or less sedentary lifestyle. Only those who work in the freezing position for many hours at the fifth point, ie eight or more hours per day according to the daily sitting regime, are recommended regular exercises and short warm-ups in a static position every half hour, regardless of the person's location.
Exercise to prevent prostatitis can be included in a special exercise menu, or you can do only one of them in the form of a short warm-up. All exercises are standing, the first movement is breathing, the transition to the starting position is exhalation. The back is straight, the legs do not come off the ground.
- Knees bent to the sides;
- Raise the bent leg at the knee so that the thigh line is parallel to the floor. Then move the straightened leg to the back. You can change this by moving your foot to the side. If you have difficulty maintaining balance, you can train by leaning your hand behind the chair first. Then proceed gradually to execution without emphasis;
- Slow circular movements with a straight leg while straining the leg muscles;
- Wave forward and sideways. In this position the other leg is bent;
- Jumping on the ground, with two legs and alternate legs;
- Reach out and pull to the ceiling.
You can use exercises to stretch and relax your abdomen and thighs during the warm-ups that last all day. The basic principle is to straighten the most tense muscles and gradually relax them for as long as possible. In addition, these exercises can be done in a sitting position.
Climbing stairs is another easy-to-use exercise that strengthens your pelvic floor muscles for prostatitis. You can imitate such a step on a bench or in a chair, depending on the degree of fatigue, you can do it in a different rhythm, from slow walking to fast running.
A series of exercises for the pelvic organs
Training for prostatitis and adenoma should be strictly normalized: you can not exhaust yourself, you must adhere to the measure and get energy and pleasure from exercise.
When exercising in the morning or on a mattress at home, do exercises that strengthen the pelvic and perineum muscles and improve blood circulation in the lower body. It is important to note that training progress is measured not only by increasing reps, but also by technical improvements. Tension should increase over time, the movements will be light and clear.
Most exercises are performed using leg movements while lying on your back:
- Straight legs are raised perpendicular to the floor and held for a few seconds;
- Straighten legs bent at the knees parallel to the floor;
- Leg movements, such as cycling, require up to 500 circular movements per day. In this case, the movement must be done both clockwise and counterclockwise;
- Lift your pelvis with your knees bent off the ground, then straighten your legs and spread in opposite directions;
- Draw circles and eights with your legs, you can diversify this exercise by moving your closed and straightened legs up and down and diagonally;
- In a prone position, you should lift your legs and spread them to the sides. Adjust this position for a few seconds.
You should also train:
- Exercises with a training ball: rolling while sitting and lying down, squeezing the ball between the hips and legs, jumping in this position.
- Pushing from the ground, from the wall or stick for beginners.
- Bench grip: positions with emphasis on elbows and legs.
- To move behind while sitting.
- Jump rope.
- Legs forward with their feet firmly on the ground.
The daily gymnastics complex should include exercises to tighten the muscles and increase the elasticity of the lower back.
yoga for prostatitis
You need to do some preparation before doing asanas. To determine which exercises are appropriate for each individual situation, you must have a basic knowledge of hatha yoga, reach a certain level of muscle stretching, and master a specific breathing complex.
Description of three asanas that will take a long time to complete:
- The legs are half-separated from the floor at a distance of 10 cm, the trunk is bent and the forward arms touch the foot. The same is true in the other direction;
- Straight posture, body weight is transferred to a half-bent leg. The foot of the other foot is carried over the supporting leg, the arms circling around the body;
- Lie on your stomach, hold your ankles with your hands and arch your body as much as possible.
Invisible gymnastics for prostatitis
These are special physical exercises indicated for prostatitis that require concentration and relaxation. With their help, an unparalleled massage effect is achieved. Exercise should be repeated several times a day, 10-20 times.
- We relax while breathing, pulling the anus, breathing. It is important to perform the exercise rhythmically using two different options. The first is to retreat and relax at intervals as soon as possible. In the second case, the state of maximum tension should be maintained for as long as possible, then the muscles should relax gradually and gradually - this process should be prolonged as much as possible.
- cessation of urination. You can literally train by blocking the flow of urine, as it gives 30 such breaks for each urination. You can also simulate the cessation of urination with muscle contraction.
These exercises can and should be done by changing the starting positions for prostatitis and prostate adenoma: standing, sitting, lying. If done correctly, you may feel an increase in temperature in the groin area, there may be minor residual pain that should go away over time.
Physiotherapy exercises
This is a special physical exercise for the treatment of prostatitis, which is usually combined with massage and other physiotherapy procedures and causes the restoration of impaired erection, urinary and defecation functions. Such exercises, which practically repeat the complex of preventive gymnastics, are prescribed by a doctor depending on the history of the disease, and after the urologist decides how to treat the disease. Exercise with prostatitis can cause increased pain, so it is important to carry them under regular medical supervision.
Exercise for chronic prostatitis is very rare. According to the urologist, exercises with dumbbells and barbells can also be prescribed in simulators and for shooting some muscle groups.
Any type of physical activity - walking, running, swimming, skipping rope, cycling, in the absence of medical contraindications - helps to treat prostatitis, increase the vitality of the patient and improve his mood.