Inflammation of the prostate or neoplasms in the form of adenomas, which lead to urinary disorders and sexual dysfunction, are the result of general aging of the body or are caused by external infections and inadequate lifestyle.
Regardless of the cause of this pathology, a special set of physical exercises can greatly facilitate the process of treatment and restoration of prostate function in men.
General physical education, the effect of which triples with a healthy diet and the refusal of alcohol and cigarettes, strengthens the immune and hormonal systems of men and in most cases excludes the appearance of prostatitis, even in old age.
But in the event that there are already the slightest signs of inflammation, such as difficulty and pain when urinating, before proceeding with self-medication, it is necessary to consult a doctor. The intensity of the symptoms of prostatitis can be deceiving. Only after research by a specialist can the stage and nature of the course of the disease be established, and a corresponding set of physical exercises.
Patients diagnosed with chronic prostatitis and in the process of recovering from adenoma surgery are prescribed special therapeutic exercises, which are performed 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 metabolism, but also relieves 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 work only in case of many hours of freezing at the fifth point, that is, people with a sedentary regime of eight hours or more daily, are recommended regular training and small warm-ups every hour and a half while being in a static position, regardless of where theperson is.
Prostatitis prevention exercises can be entered in the special exercise menu, or you can do just one of them as a brief warm-up, repeated up to ten times. All exercises are done standing up, the first movement is inhalation, the transition to the starting position is exhalation. The back is straight, the feet do not leave the floor.
- Semi-squat with knees to the sides;
- Lift the leg bent at the knee so that the thigh line is parallel to the floor. Then transfer the stretched leg back. You can vary this exercise by moving your leg to the side. If you find it difficult to maintain balance, first practice with your hand resting on the back of the chair. Then, gradually switch to execution without emphasis;
- Slow circular movements with the leg straight, while tensioning the buttock muscles;
- Wide feed forward and to the side. In this case, the other leg bends;
- Jump in place, with two legs and alternating legs;
- Pulling up to the ceiling with your arms extended.
For warm-ups throughout the day, you can use exercises to pull and relax your abdomen and buttocks. The basic principle is to fix the tense muscles and gradually relax them for as long as possible. In addition, these exercises can also be performed in a sitting position.
Climbing stairs is another easy-to-use exercise for prostatitis, which strengthens the pelvic muscles. You can mimic such a step on a bench or 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
The exercise for prostatitis and adenoma must be strictly normalized: you cannot exhaust yourself, you should definitely observe the measurement and get a load of energy and pleasure from the training.
When exercising in the morning or on a treadmill at home, do exercises that strengthen the pelvis and perineum muscles and improve blood circulation in the lower torso. It is important to note that the progress of the exercise is measured not only by increasing the repetitions, but also by improving the technique. Stretching should increase over time, movements will become light and clear.
Most exercises are performed with leg movements while lying on your back:
- Straight legs are raised perpendicular to the ground and held for a few seconds;
- Straightening the legs bent at the knees parallel to the floor;
- Leg movements, such as cycling, you need to perform up to 500 circular movements daily. In this case, the movement must be done both clockwise and counterclockwise;
- Lift your pelvis with your knees bent above the floor, then stretch your legs and spread them in opposite directions;
- Draw circles and eights with your feet, you can diversify this exercise by moving your legs closed and stretched up and down and diagonally;
- On your stomach, you need to lift your legs and open them to the sides. Fix this position for a few seconds.
You also need to practice:
- Exercises with training ball: roll sitting and lying down, squeeze the ball between your hips and legs, jump in this position.
- Floor push-ups for beginners - wall or bar.
- Seat support: positions with an emphasis on elbows and feet.
- Moving on the buttocks while sitting.
- Jump rope.
- Leans forward from the supine position with your feet fixed.
In the daily gym complex, there should 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. To determine which exercises are appropriate in each individual case, you need to gain basic knowledge of hatha yoga, achieve a certain level of muscle stretching and master a special breathing complex.
Here is a description of three asanas that will require quite long training to complete:
- The legs are separated in an incomplete 10 cm division from the floor, the body is bent and the arms extended forward touch the foot. The same is done in the other direction;
- Straight posture, the body weight is transferred to a half-bent leg. The foot of the other leg is carried on the supporting shin, the arms are intertwined around the body;
- Lying face down, grab your ankles with your hands and arch your body as far as possible.
Invisible gymnastics for prostatitis
These are special physical exercises 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, with 10-20 repetitions.
- While inhaling, pull the anus, while exhaling, relax. It is important to perform the exercise rhythmically using two different options. In the first, retraction and relaxation are performed at regular intervals as quickly as possible. In the second case, the state of maximum tension must be maintained as long as possible, then the muscles must be gradually and gradually relaxed - also prolonging this process as much as possible.
- Interruption of urination. You can literally practice interrupting the stream of urine, taking these breaks up to 30 for urinating. You can also simulate the interruption of urination by muscle contraction.
These exercises can and should be performed for prostatitis and prostate adenoma, alternating the initial positions: standing, sitting, lying down. If done correctly, you may feel a heat wave in the groin area, there may be a small residual pain that should go away over time.
Physiotherapy exercises
This is a special set of physical exercises for the treatment of prostatitis that, as a rule, are combined with massages and other physiotherapy procedures, and lead to the restoration of impaired functions of erection, urination and defecation. These exercises, which at first repeat the preventive gymnastic complex, are prescribed by the doctor, depending on the clinical history, and after the urologist has decided the question of how to treat the disease. Prostatitis exercises can cause increased pain, so it is important to do them with regular medical supervision.
Exercises for chronic prostatitis are very rare. According to the urologist's instructions, exercises in simulators and with the use of dumbbells and dumbbells for pumping certain muscle groups can also be prescribed.
Any type of physical activity - walking, running, swimming, jumping rope, cycling, in the absence of medical contraindications, contributes to the treatment of prostatitis, increasing the vitality of the patient and improving his mood.