General or rectal massage for prostatitis is part of therapeutic therapy, whose action aims to suppress the inflammatory process in the prostate. This procedure has a number of indications and contraindications that you need to familiarize yourself with prior to the session. Prostate massage can be performed in the hospital and at home.
Benefits of the procedure
Treating prostatitis with massage has a number of benefits. With the help of this physiotherapeutic technique, the problem of eliminating the stagnation of biological fluids in the prostate cavity and other organs of the genitourinary system is solved. Thanks to this, they quickly eliminate the pathogenic microorganisms that cause the inflammatory process.
At the end of the massage therapy session, blood flow to the problem organ increases and its nutrition with valuable microelements is normalized. The process of urinating becomes less painful as the inflammation gradually subsides. In addition, massage for prostatitis in men has a beneficial effect on its potency, which has been weakened due to the disease.
The effectiveness of the massage directly depends on who is doing it. The specialist must perfectly know all the characteristics of this procedure. Your actions should be as careful and gentle as possible. Otherwise, it can damage sensitive tissues, aggravating the course of the pathological process in the genitourinary system.
Massage Methods
Prostate massage for prostatitis is of different types. The most popular are manual techniques:
- Visceral massage. Its essence is in the effect on the patient's ligaments, which are located in the abdomen. This technique allows to improve the general condition of the internal organs of the small pelvis and to normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Transrectal finger massage. It has a direct effect on the prostate. This technique is relevant for diseases of the glandular organ. The main disadvantage of the procedure is that not every man agrees with this treatment;
- Acupressure. During the sessions, there is no stress on the prostate. The doctor only massages specific areas of the body responsible for the functioning of the necessary internal organ.
You can massage the prostate organ yourself. In this case, the most popular is the perineal massage, indicated for chronic prostatitis. If it is difficult for a man to perform basic actions with his hands, he can use the help of a special massager. Which device to choose for the treatment of a glandular organ can be suggested by a specialist.
An alternative to this procedure is horse riding, as well as bathing, which are equipped with vibrating water massage.
Regardless of the type of massage the patient plans to be treated with, he must first make sure that the procedure will be most helpful for him and will not have negative consequences.
Rectal Prostate Massage
Rectal massage of the prostate with chronic non-exacerbated prostatitis is considered to be one of the most effective methods of combating the inflammatory process in the prostate. According to the rules, it must be performed at the clinic. The patient should, for the physician's convenience, position himself with the elbow of the knee on a special table. After that, the urologist can proceed with the procedure, that is, insert a lubricated finger into the anus and start the massage.
For prostate massage to have a positive result, it must be performed with gentle, gentle movements. Rushing with this procedure is dangerous.
With the doctor's permission, the patient can perform these sessions at home. The urologist will recommend a massager for the treatment of prostatitis, as the finger method, in this case, will be difficult to perform. During the consultation, the specialist will talk to the patient about all the characteristics of the procedure and will give useful recommendations that will help him to avoid serious errors.
On average, a course of rectal massage lasts about 2 weeks. The duration of physical therapy treatment is determined by the physician based on the man's current health indicator and the severity of clinical symptoms of prostatitis.
general massage
Massage for prostatitis, which is done at the clinic and at home, can be general. During the session, certain points must be involved that are interconnected with the prostate. They are located in different parts of the body. A specialist will be able to show you the exact location of the biologically active points.
During a general massage session, which should help a man with prostatitis to recover more quickly, the following areas are involved:
- Feet. Massaging this area helps to get rid of the feeling of fatigue and unnecessary stress. The procedure increases venous blood flow to the pelvis. A mild effect on certain receptors can reduce pain intensity;
- The pelvis. Improves blood flow to the prostate. If massage in this area is performed correctly, the patient's problems associated with erectile function will be stopped. Massaging the pelvis eliminates the signs of dysuric disorders and also facilitates the process of defecation and urination;
- Buttocks. Stagnant processes are eliminated and blood flow to the problem area improves. After this massage, patients notice a decrease in pain;
- Small from the back. Exposure to this area activates the nerve endings responsible for the proper functioning of the prostate. Thanks to this, the work of the glandular organ is stabilized.
The treating physician will tell you how to cure prostatitis by massaging different active points in the body. Upon a man's request, he can pick up a themed video that shows how to give a proper massage to get rid of chronic inflammation in the gland.
To increase the effectiveness of the physiotherapy procedure, doctors additionally recommend the use of massage products, which are supplemented with bee products and medicinal plants. Pharmacy balms will not be superfluous. Men should take a closer look at those that have an analgesic effect. They are usually made from snake or bee venom.
How to Massage Yourself for Prostatitis
Questions about how to massage for chronic prostatitis should be asked by those patients who have their doctor's permission to practice this method of treatment. Consultation with a urologist on the subject is mandatory, as not all men have the financial means to perform this procedure at home. This is because, in some cases, it has negative health consequences.
If the patient does not have contraindications and severe complications, he can have prostatitis massage at home. It is best to use a massager for this treatment.
If use of the finger method is planned, the man should first put sterile gloves on his hand and smear the index finger with petroleum jelly or gel which can be used for such purposes. After that it should be inserted into the anus about 4-6 cm. At this distance, you can find a small pouch, which is attached to the anterior wall of the intestine.
Massage must be done with extreme care. It's best to limit yourself to light movements. It is recommended to move towards the excretory ducts where the secretion of the prostate exits.
During a therapeutic massage for prostatitis, massage can be performed in several ways. It is generally recommended to perform a funnel-shaped maneuver with your finger or circle an imaginary number 8 with it.
In order for the man to do the self-massage, he should lie on his back while bending and opening his legs to the sides.
Contraindications
Before acting on the prostate with massage, one must be sure that there are no contraindications for such manipulations. This requires a thorough examination of the genitourinary system. The diagnostic results will also help you know if a particular patient needs a prostate massage.
Urologists categorically prohibit prostate massage if the patient has the following contraindications:
- Inflammation of hemorrhoids;
- Stones or cystic formations in the prostate;
- Malignant damage to the tissues of the glandular organ;
- BPH;
- Tuberculosis of the gland.
If a patient with one of the above diagnoses receives a massage, it will greatly worsen their general health and aggravate the course of the pathological process in the gland.
what you need to pay attention to
Therapeutic prostate massage can be both beneficial and harmful. It all depends on meeting all the requirements for a massage for prostatitis. Preparing for a physical therapy event is equally important. It consists of several steps:
- The first step is to understand whether general or rectal massage will harm the patient. For this, it is necessary to check if he has contraindications for the procedure;
- Immediately before the session, the man should clean the rectum of stool. If necessary, he will have to apply a cleansing enema;
- A man must prepare for the procedure. Psychological preparation is also important, as a positive attitude toward rectal massage helps to reduce the discomfort that patients often feel;
- During the first few sessions, pain in the anus may be felt. This is good. To minimize discomfort and pain syndrome, it is advisable to perform the procedure in 3-4 approaches, doing about 10 strokes at a time.
The urologist must inform the patient in advance of possible side effects. They are usually limited to moderate pain and discomfort in the anus. All of this takes place after a short period of time after the completion of prostate massage. The discomfort symptoms go away on their own.
The course of the massage treatment and its duration are selected for each patient individually. This procedure usually takes no more than 3 minutes. If a man is diagnosed with advanced chronic prostatitis, the session may be increased to 5 minutes.
Prostate massage sessions are usually performed within 14 days. It is recommended to take a break at the end. It will take at least 6 months. If this need arises, in six months the man will be able to go back to the treatment sessions.
If, during a physical therapy procedure, a man has suddenly started to be bothered by sharp pains and severe discomfort, then he should be stopped immediately. These signs are alarming. If they do occur, repeated diagnoses are recommended to calculate the cause of the discomfort.
Normally, when massaging the prostate, a secret produced by the prostate must be released from the urethra. During diagnosis, fluid is collected and sent to a laboratory for analysis. If a man is on the mend, his secret will have a clear or slightly whitish hue.
With serious damage to the tissues of the prostate, a secret will be released, in which purulent masses are present. In that case, it is necessary to abandon the massage as this can cause complications.
Prostate massage is generally considered to be one of the steps in complex therapy. These sessions must be carried out along with the ingestion of medications. Only in this case, the treatment will soon bring a positive result, which a man with prostate inflammation expects.