Prostatitis, the 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 pelvic muscles. The gym 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?
Exercise therapy for prostatitis is an auxiliary method of therapy. Gymnastics stimulates blood circulation in the affected male organ, removes congestion. This effect helps speed up the recovery of a man with a chronic form of the disease. Gymnastics is important for the prostate and as a preventive measure.
Performing exercises in parallel with the drug treatment of prostatitis facilitates the delivery 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 inflammation from the organ, and doing exercises will have the opposite effect.
Do not prescribe sets of exercises for prostate adenoma. The rush of blood can cause rapid growth of glandular tissue. With this disease, only Kegel exercises are allowed.
Gymnastics prohibited for prostatitis with heart disease, inguinal hernia. It cannot be treated with those who suffer from hypertension or have recently undergone surgery.
A set of exercises for the treatment of congestive prostatitis.
Therapeutic exercise for prostatitis eliminates swelling, stimulates the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the prostate, and facilitates the penetration of drugs. When performing a complex of gymnastics for prostatitis recommended by a doctor, it is important to follow simple rules:
- start exercise therapy after a warm-up;
- move on to the next complex without long pauses;
- make sure that heat is felt in the pelvic region;
- in the process of performing movements, tense and relax the muscles of the anal region;
- It is recommended to repeat each series of exercises twice a day.
unusual walking
Perform sitting. The hips are lifted off the floor in turn, as the body moves forward. The exercise should be done smoothly, without jerking. Then the load on the lower part of the body will be sensitive and even.
ball between legs
You can do this exercise sitting, lying down or standing, at an intense or slow pace. Either option is useful for improving blood circulation in the prostate area and for the treatment of prostatitis.
The man is sitting, the ball is between his thighs. It is necessary to move the legs, squeeze the ball as much as possible, and then gently separate it, preventing it from falling. During one approach, it is necessary to repeat the movements 15-20 times.
lift the leg
Sitting and slightly leaning your body back, you should lean on your hands. Feet are raised to a height of 15 cm above the floor, bent knees are pulled to the chest, held for 5-7 seconds and smoothly returned to the starting position. Trained men can supplement this exercise for prostatitis by extending their arms. Repeat 15-10 times.
Quick stop moves
Lying on your back, pull your socks apart and bring your feet together. The pace gradually increases. Repeat the exercise for 1-2 minutes.
jumping on knees
The man jumps, trying to raise his knees (preferably to chest level). It is necessary to do three series of 10-12 jumps.
To run
The run is done on the spot with a high knee lift (to the chest). Perform the exercise for one and a half to two minutes.
hand spread
It is necessary to lie on your back, put your right hand on your stomach, and your left hand on your chest. Take the deepest breath possible. As you exhale, squeeze your 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 placed on the floor.
What exercises to do with chronic prostatitis
Chronic prostatitis is characterized by the fact that a man has a frequent urge 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.
Leg Curl
It is necessary to lie down, put your hands along the body. Resting your feet, slowly bend your knees. As you lift your legs, you need to extend your midsection out to the sides as much as possible. Hold this position for 3-5 seconds, then return to the starting position. Perform the exercise up to 20 times.
raising knees
The man lies on his back with the palms of his hands on the floor. He bends his knees, keeping his feet together. He spreads out as wide as possible, holds up to 5 seconds, returns to the ground. Going down, the knees should be pressed against each other with effort. Do the exercise 10 to 20 times.
Lifting from a position on the stomach
Lie on your stomach, put your hands next to him. Bend your right leg, raise and lower slowly. Repeat the same movement for the left. Do 12 to 15 repetitions.
squats
Spreading your legs, stretch your arms forward, sit up slowly. Getting up, you do not need to completely straighten your knees. Perform this exercise with a small amplitude, you do not need to squat deeply. Repeat 8-10 times.
slopes
Stand up straight, spread your legs shoulder-width apart, put your hands on your sides. 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. Returning to the starting position, squeeze your anal muscles and exhale. The exercise is repeated for the opposite side. Make up to 10 approaches.
directs
From a standing position, lift your leg so your thigh is parallel to the ground. Then move the limb to the side as much as possible, hold for 5-7 seconds, return to place. Repeat 10-15 times.
zigzags
Stand up straight, put your hands on your belt, legs together. Simultaneously spread to the sides of the socks, then to the heels. Open your legs in zigzag movements, without lifting your feet off the ground, as wide as possible, take a deep breath. Breathe out slowly as you mix. When the legs are together, you must tense the muscles of the anus.
Gymnastics to prevent prostatitis with a sedentary lifestyle
Insufficient physical activity, sitting for a long time in one position provoke prostate diseases in men. Prostate inflammation is one of the occupational pathologies among drivers, programmers and office workers.
To avoid problems, you need daily physical activity. A simple complex of gymnastics will help prevent prostatitis.
- Lie down on the floor, raise your arms above your head. Squatting down, pull the lower extremities to the chest, hold the knees with the hands and take a deep breath. It will take 6 repetitions.
- Lie down with your hands up. Get up slowly, fingers touch the ground. Do 8 sets.
- Lying down, raise your knees bent, inhale. Incline the gathered limbs to the right, to the left, slowly down. Do 8 times.
- Lie down, bend your knees, take a deep breath, raise your lower back, exhale. Complete 10 exercises.
- Stand up straight, rest safely, stand on your toes, inhale, sit down, exhale. Repeat 6 times.
- Standing up, lift your chin. A deep breath is accompanied by a raising of the hands, an exhalation is accompanied by a slow descent. Run up to 6 approaches.
- Clench your palms into fists. At the same time as you inhale, turn the body to the left, while exhaling - to the right. Do 5 repetitions.
The complex of physical exercises for prostatitis is completed by walking on the spot with a high elevation of the legs. 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 projectile, stretch your legs forward. Rotate your pelvis in both directions 10 times.
- Sit on the floor, put your hands behind you. Grab the ball with your hips, try to lift it. The exercise is especially effective if you tense the anal muscles during its execution.
- Lying on your back, grasp a small ball with your feet. Raise the lower extremities by 45-50 degrees, make pendulum movements to the right, to the 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 tense the muscles of the pubic area as much as possible so that the stream stops coming out, and then relax them and expel the urine with pressure.
- When defecating, 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 sitting on a closed frameless toilet 2-3 times a day.
- Stand up straight, spread your legs shoulder-width apart. Squeeze 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 better to use qigong (Chinese therapeutic exercises) with prostatitis under the guidance of an instructor. Classes must be held at least 5 times per week. The result will be the normalization of the function of the genital organs, their saturation with oxygen. This effect contributes to the rapid healing 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. It is performed by rolling on the pelvis to the sides, 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 circle your pelvis in both directions. During the exercise, you need to control your breathing, it should be even. Inhale for the first round, exhale for the second.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward. Both palms should rest on the right knee. Slowly raise your leg and take a deep breath, keep your balance as long as possible. Lowering the limb, gently exhale. Repeat the same with the other leg. Only 10 approaches.
Yoga therapists recommend simple asanas for the treatment of prostatitis. They strengthen the pelvic muscles, eliminate swelling of the internal organs:
- Sit on your knees, placing your heels under your buttocks. Keeping your back straight, inhale deeply through your stomach, after 10 seconds. start 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 up, lean torso forward (perpendicular to extremities). Contract your stomach as much as possible and hold it as long as possible. Relax your muscles slowly as you exhale.
Men with prostatitis after doing yoga exercises should lie on their back and fully relax the body. A minute goes by like this.
Helpful tips
Loading with prostatitis is an addition to drug treatment. A long-term remission can be expected only if all the doctor's instructions are followed exactly. It will be possible to forget about the problem if you regularly do gymnastics, give up alcohol abuse, smoke and do not get too cold.
How to cure prostatitis in men with physical exercises, a urologist and a physical therapist will tell you. Specialists for each patient select an individual complex.