Prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia are very common diseases in the elderly male population.
The main symptom of prostate adenoma is difficulty urinating due to compression of the urethra.
With these diseases, in the context of complex treatments, together with medicines, folk remedies, for example, the use of dead bees for prostate adenoma and surgical methods, as well as to prevent congestion and inflammation, therapeutic exercises are recommended.
Special exercises for prostatitis and prostate adenoma must be performed for a sufficiently long period of time. They aim to strengthen the muscles of the pelvis, perineum, lower extremities, general strengthening of the body.
In addition, recommended exercises for prostatitis and prostate adenoma are shown to men after prostate surgery to prevent complications. In this case, they should be done gently and taking into account the patient's well-being.
Physiotherapy for prostate adenoma: the main physical exercise complexes
Physical therapy for prostate adenoma, like massage, improves blood circulation in the pelvic organs.
This can stop the development of the pathological process, reduce the growth rate of a benign tumor.
Exercise for prostate adenoma includes static and dynamic exercises.
General strengthening exercises such as walking, running, cycling are called dynamic. Exercises such as squatting, buttock walking, rolling on the ball, lifting and lifting your legs, or lifting your pelvis while lying down are also worthwhile.
Static exercises include standing positions with prolonged tension on a specific muscle group.
It is useful to note
It is essential to strengthen your back and abdominal muscles. For this, the exercises are performed in the supine position, on the side, on the stomach, turning and crunching. One of the effective exercises is a bicycle in a supine position, to complicate the exercise - with the pelvis elevated.
All kinds of lifts and tilts, rotational movements of the pelvis are helpful. There are special sets of exercises designed for the perineum muscle group.
The most famous and effective set of exercises for prostate adenoma is the Kegel complex, created by a gynecologist for women and modified for men. Its main exercises are performed standing and lying down, consisting of training the muscles of the anus and perineum, aiming to prevent congestion of the perineum and small pelvis.
The complex must be carried out in the morning, after the hygiene procedures and at night. It is recommended that bedtime exercises with prostate adenoma be performed 2-3 hours before bedtime.
Note
The exercises for prostate adenoma must be performed taking into account the patient's well-being, it must not be overloaded and forced to progress, the complexity of the exercises must necessarily take into account the patient's age and be agreed with the attending physician.
A series of properly selected exercises after prostate surgery can be of great help during the post-operative recovery period. Exercise should be regular.
The set of exercises itself does not take long, but its regular use has a good effect on the general condition of the man's body and blood circulation in the pelvic organs, reduces the severity of congestion and edema.
Furthermore, strengthening the abdominal and perineal muscles has a positive effect on the urination process and, in the future, will be an excellent prevention of prostate adenoma.
Important
It is also necessary to remember the moderation in performing the exercises, they should bring pleasure and light fatigue, but they should not be accompanied by painful sensations or be done by force.
Therapeutic gymnastics for prostate adenoma
The recommended gymnastics for prostate adenoma is performed not only for benign prostatic hyperplasia, but may also be useful for those patients who have undergone surgery for prostate cancer in chronic prostatitis.
Physiotherapy in combination with drug therapy can help reduce swelling and congestion in the small pelvis and, consequently, reduce urethral obstruction and improve urine output. Therapeutic gymnastics for prostate adenoma, or exercise therapy, is performed under the supervision of a specialist physician, in groups, often in medical institutions, and includes three steps.
In the first stage, general physical activity is performed, including aerobic exercise, running, jumping and warming up.
In the second stage, special exercises are performed that aim to strengthen the back muscles, the abdominal muscles, the perineal region, those muscles that contribute to emptying the bladder. Various exercises are also performed to reduce congestion in the pelvic organs.
In the third stage, stretching and relaxing the muscles loaded during exercise is achieved.
Note
This course of exercises to achieve a stable effect must be done regularly and time-consuming. The technique of physical therapy exercises must necessarily be included in the complex of therapeutic measures, including drug treatment, physiotherapy and surgery, if necessary.
Proliferation of glandular tissue in the prostate is an age-related disease and its course depends heavily on the state of health and safety of the body.
Compliance with the rules of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, proper nutrition and adherence to a diet, avoiding bad habits have a great impact on quality of life and have a positive effect on the onset of the disease as in your course.
The habit of maintaining physical activity and the use of available exercises, even in old age, allows you to preserve the functions of organs and systems for a long time.