Prostatitis - inflammation of the prostate gland in men - often goes unnoticed. Without treatment, the acute process becomes chronic. Exercises for prostatitis improve blood microcirculation and strengthen the muscles of the pelvis. The gymnastic complex will be recommended by the doctor on an individual basis. You can do it alone or with a group under the guidance of an instructor.
When is gymnastics necessary and when is it prohibited?
Physical therapy for prostatitis is an auxiliary therapeutic method. Gymnastics stimulates blood circulation in the affected male organ, eliminates congestion. This effect helps speed up the recovery of a man with a chronic form of the disease. Gymnastics is important for the prostate gland and as a preventive measure.
Performing exercises in parallel with the drug treatment of prostatitis facilitates the administration of drugs to the tissues of the male organ.
For patients with prostatitis in the acute period, gymnastics can do harm. At this stage of the disease, it is important to remove the swelling of the organ, and doing exercises will have the opposite effect.
Do not prescribe sets of exercises for prostate adenoma. The blood supply can cause rapid growth of glandular tissue. With this disease, only Kegel exercises are allowed.
Gymnastics prohibited from prostatitis with heart disease, inguinal hernia. You can't take care of someone who has high blood pressure or has recently been operated on.
A set of exercises for the treatment of congestive prostatitis
Therapeutic exercise for prostatitis eliminates swelling, stimulates the flow of nutrients and oxygen into the prostate, and facilitates the penetration of drugs. When performing a gymnastic complex for prostatitis recommended by a doctor, it is important to follow simple rules:
- starting physical therapy after a warm-up;
- move on to the next complex without long pauses;
- make sure that the heat is felt in the pelvic region;
- in the process of carrying out movements, straining and relaxing the muscles of the anal region;
- It is recommended to repeat each set of exercises twice a day.
Unusual walk
Perform seated. The hips are torn off the floor in turn, while moving the body forward. Exercise should be done smoothly, without jerking. Then the load on the lower body will be sensitive and even.
Ball between the legs
You can do this exercise while sitting, lying or standing, at a brisk pace or slowly. Both options are useful for improving blood circulation in the prostate area and for treating prostatitis.
The man is sitting, the ball is between his thighs. It is necessary to move the legs, squeezing the ball as much as possible, then gently push it forward, preventing it from falling. During one approach, it is necessary to repeat the movements 15-20 times.
Lift the leg
Sitting down and leaning your body back slightly, you need to lean on your hands. The feet are raised to a height of 15 cm from the floor, the bent knees are pulled to the chest, held for 5-7 seconds, smoothly return to the starting position. Trained men can supplement this prostatitis exercise by spreading their arms. Repeat 15-10 times.
Quick stop movements
Lying on your back, pull on your socks, spread and bring your feet together. The pace gradually increased. Repeat the exercise for 1-2 minutes.
Knees bouncing
The man jumps to his feet, trying to raise his knees high (preferably at chest height). It is necessary to perform three sets of 10-12 jumps.
Run
The run is done in place with a high knee (chest) lift. Do the exercise for a minute and a half or two.
Stretched by hand
You need to lie on your back, put your right hand on top of your stomach, and your left hand on your chest. Take the deepest breath possible. As you exhale, press on the abdomen and chest. Repeat 5-7 times.
Physical exercises for prostatitis at home should be done in the morning before breakfast and 1. 5-2 hours before bedtime. The classroom is well ventilated, a soft carpet is laid on the floor.
What exercises to do with chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis is characterized by the fact that a man frequently needs to urinate, but the fluid pressure is weak. Difficulties in sex are also possible: desire decreases, the act itself becomes short. Exercises for prostatitis for men in combination with drug therapy will help to avoid this.
Curl of the legs
It is necessary to lie down, put your hands along the body. Resting your feet, slowly bend your knees. While lifting the legs, it is necessary to spread the middle part at the sides as much as possible. Hold this position for 3-5 seconds, then return to the starting position. Do the exercise up to 20 times.
Knees for reproduction
The man lies on his back with his palms on the floor. He bends his knees, keeping his feet together. He spreads out as much as possible, holds up to 5 seconds, returns to the ground. When he lowers himself, the knees must be pressed against each other with effort. He does the exercise 10 to 20 times.
Lifting from a position on the stomach
Lie on your stomach, put your hands next to you. Bend the right leg, slowly raise and lower. Repeat the same movement for the left. Do 12-15 repetitions.
Squat
Spread your legs, stretch your arms forward, sit down slowly. When standing up, it is not necessary to fully straighten the knees. Perform this exercise with a small amplitude, it is not necessary to squat deeply. Repeat 8-10 times.
slopes
Stand straight, spread your legs shoulder-width apart, put your hands on your hips. Bring your right hand to the side and tilt your body to the left, take a deep breath. During the tilt, the center of gravity is on the left side of the body. When you return to the starting position, contract your anal muscles and exhale. The exercise is repeated for the opposite side. Perform up to 10 approaches.
Leads
From a standing position, lift your leg so that your thigh is parallel to the floor. Then move the limb to the side as much as possible, hold for 5-7 seconds, return to its place. Repeat 10-15 times.
Zig Zag
Stand straight, put your hands on the belt, legs together. Spread at the same time on the sides of the socks, then on the heels. Spread your legs in zigzag movements, without lifting your feet off the floor, as wide as possible, take a deep breath. Slowly exhale as you stir. When the legs are close together, you should tighten the muscles of the anus.
Gymnastics to prevent prostatitis with a sedentary lifestyle
Insufficient physical activity, prolonged sitting in one position provoke diseases of the prostate in men. Inflammation of the prostate is one of the occupational diseases among drivers, programmers and office workers.
To avoid problems, daily physical activity is required. A simple gymnastic complex will help prevent prostatitis.
- Lie on the floor, raise your arms above your head. Bending over, pull your lower limbs to your chest, squeeze your knees with your hands and take a deep breath. It will take 6 repetitions.
- Lie down with your hands raised. Get up slowly, fingers touch the floor. Do 8 sets.
- Lying, raise your bent knees, inhale. Tilt the joined limbs to the right, left, slowly down. Do 8 times.
- Lie down, bend your knees, inhale deeply, lift your lower back, exhale. Complete 10 exercises.
- Stand straight, rest safely, stand on tiptoe, inhale, sit down, exhale. Repeat 6 times.
- Standing straight, lift your chin. A deep breath is accompanied by a lifting of the hands, an exhalation is accompanied by a slow lowering. Perform up to 6 approaches.
- Clench your palms into fists. Simultaneously with the inhalation, turn your body to the left, while exhaling, to the right. Do 5 repetitions.
The complex of physical exercises for prostatitis is completed by walking in place with a high leg lift. After class, take a few slow, deep breaths.
Fitball training is useful for prostatitis. You can do exercises with a huge inflatable ball at home or in the gym.
- Sit on a slightly lowered bullet, stretch your legs forward. Rotate your pelvis in both directions 10 times.
- Sit on the ground, put your hands behind you. Grab the ball with your hips, try to lift it. Exercise is particularly effective if you strain your anal muscles during its implementation.
- Lying on your back, take a ball with your feet. Raise your lower limbs 45-50 degrees, perform pendular movements to the right, left.
Kegel exercises
Gymnastics for the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system and their prevention was developed by the German gynecologist Kegel at the beginning of the last century. Exercises for prostatitis are very simple, but effective:
- During urination, it is necessary to strain the muscles of the pubic area as much as possible so that the jet stops flowing, then relax them and expel the urine with pressure.
- During defecation, men with prostatitis should try to push not with the muscles of the abdominal wall, but with the muscles of the perineum. You can do this exercise by sitting on a closed, frameless toilet 2-3 times a day.
- Stand straight, spread your legs shoulder-width apart. Tighten the pubic and anal muscles, stay in this state for 5-8 seconds. Relax your muscles, exhale deeply. Repeat up to 10 times.
Yoga and Qigong
It is best to use qigong - Chinese therapeutic exercises - with prostatitis under the guidance of an instructor. Lessons must take place at least 5 times a week. The result will be the normalization of the function of the genital organs, their saturation with oxygen. This effect contributes to the rapid cure of prostatitis.
- It is necessary to sit in the lotus position, rest your palms on your knees. It is important that the back remains straight. Rolling on the pelvis to the sides is performed, gradually increasing the amplitude. Exercise is suitable for strengthening the muscles of the anal area, groin, pelvis, improves the functioning of the genitourinary organs and has an analgesic effect for prostatitis.
- Standing straight, spread your legs. Relax your body, but keep your back straight. Placing your palms on the belt, gently describe the circles with the pelvis in both directions. During the exercise, it is necessary to monitor breathing - it should be uniform. Inhale on the first round, exhale on the second.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward. Both palms should be resting on the right knee. Slowly raise your leg and take a deep breath, keep your balance as long as possible. Lowering the limb, gently release the air. Repeat the same with the other leg. Only 10 approaches.
Yoga therapists recommend simple asanas for the treatment of prostatitis. Strengthen the pelvic muscles, eliminate swelling of internal organs:
- Sit on your knees, placing your heels under your buttocks. Keeping your back straight, inhale deeply with your stomach, after 10 seconds. start a slow exhalation.
- Take a sitting position, as in the previous exercise. Relax your body, close your eyes. Squeeze the anal sphincter for 10-15 seconds.
- Stand upright, lean your torso forward (perpendicular to the limbs). Pull the stomach as far as possible and hold it for as long as possible. Relax your muscles slowly as you exhale.
Men with prostatitis after doing yoga exercises need to lie on their back, completely relax the body. Spend a minute like this.
Useful tips
The accusation of prostatitis is an adjunct to drug treatment. Long-term remission can only be expected if all the doctor's instructions are followed exactly. It will be possible to forget about the problem if you regularly exercise, stop drinking alcohol, smoke and do not get cold.
How to cure prostatitis in men with physical exercises, a urologist and a physiotherapist will tell you. Specialists for each patient select an individual complex.