Is it possible to ride a bicycle with prostatitis and adenoma: benefits and harms

Doctors recommend that men with prostate inflammation should not neglect moderate physical activity. Is it possible with a prostate to ride a bike or is it better to do another sport? Cycling has its pros and cons, and if certain rules are followed, cycling fans have the opportunity not to give up their favorite pastime.

Bicycling: benefits and harms for men

Riding a bike is generally good for the male body. Regular "walks" provide the following effects:

• Reducing blood cholesterol levels;
• Blood pressure recovery;
• Strengthening muscle endurance;
• Positive effect on joints;
• Combating chronic insomnia;
• Increasing the nutrition of cells and tissues of the body;
• Removal of toxic substances and toxins;
• Prevention of intestinal diseases;
• Stimulating brain activity;
• Prevention of erectile dysfunction;
• Protection against malignant neoplasms;
• Stabilization of the psycho-emotional background;
• Reducing exposure to stressful situations;
• Getting rid of chronic fatigue syndrome.

In a purely everyday and social sense, a bicycle is an excellent alternative to a car. In large cities, cyclists can reach their destination much faster during rush hour. In addition, this type of transport "preserves" the environment.

Cycling for about 30 minutes a day is sufficient for the beneficial effects. Excessive exertion, as with other types of physical activity, can negatively affect well-being, especially with prostatitis.

Medical experts call the following negative results from cycling too long:

• Sexual dysfunction when riding the wrong saddle, which can irritate the skin in the groin and cause numbness in the genitals;
• Decreased fertility - increased heat production negatively affects the composition of the semen;
• Damage to the scrotum due to pressure on the capillaries and vessels of the organ. Men who use mountain bikes are particularly impaired;
• Dehydration - Excessive sweating also leads to sodium leaching. To avoid this effect, you need to take mineral water on the trip;
• Injuries and soreness - an unsuccessful fall causes bruises, dislocations and sprains, and a bicycle bought without taking into account male anatomical features provokes pain in the joints, lower back, and spinal column.

Contraindications

Despite the significant list of beneficial effects that cycling provides, in certain cases it can be categorically contraindicated. Men who suffer from travel need to give up:

• Ischemia;
• Chronic hypertension in severe form;
• Heart rhythm disorders;
• Insufficient functionality of the heart muscle;
• Severe osteoporosis;
• Certain types of spinal hernia;
• Pathologies causing deterioration of cartilage tissue;
• Diseases of the spinal column;
• Acute colds and respiratory infections.

Cycling for prostatitis

Cycling with prostatitis, according to urologists, has the following beneficial effects:

• Prevention of complications;
• Improving blood flow, which eliminates congestion;
• Restoration of venous blood outflow;
• Enhanced cellular metabolism;
• Providing oxygen supply to the tissues of the glandular organ.

In case of inflammation of the prostate gland, it is possible to use both an exercise bike and a real bicycle for outdoor trips. The second option is preferable due to additional stay in the fresh air.

It is important that men with prostatitis follow these cycling guidelines:

• Riding only with sustained remission;
• Correct fit of saddle (anatomical version);
• Observance of moderation - the duration should not exceed half an hour at a time.

To be sure of the safety and benefits of cycling, it is important to first obtain the approval of your doctor.

A bicycle with a diagnosed inflammation of the prostate is harmful in the following cases:

• Errors when choosing a saddle. In this case, microtraumas arising during driving provoke a relapse of the disease;
• Vehicle specificity. It is important that it be equipped with shock absorbers, otherwise any unevenness on the road causes vibration, which gradually injures the lower pelvis area.

In addition to exacerbation, it is also not recommended to engage in cycling with an advanced stage of pathology in a chronic form.

Signals for immediate termination:

• Nausea and dizziness;
• Groin tenderness;
• Temperature rise;
• Presence of spotting;
• Increased urine excretion problems.

To minimize the risks, the optimal conditions for training should be determined together with the urologist. More often, in the presence of an illness, an exercise bike is recommended, as a less traumatic option, however, if the doctor allows walks in the fresh air, then the following recommendations should be followed to help in the fight against prostatitis:

• Short trips;
• Refusal from cycling;
• Average driving pace;
• Avoiding uneven and hilly terrain, the optimal solution is a track.

Prostate adenoma and cycling

Cycling should also be treated with caution when diagnosed with prostate adenoma. The list of contraindications is similar to the general list of restrictions.

Undesirable effects that a bicycle can cause with prostate adenoma:

• Compression of organ blood vessels;
• Harmful effect on the urethral canal;
• Increased risk of developing cystitis.

However, with hyperplasia (aka adenoma) of the prostate gland, you can continue to engage in your favorite sport, subject to the following precautions:

• Cautious driving to reduce the risk of injury;
• Using an ergonomic rigid saddle;
• Wear suitable sportswear.

How to choose a suitable "aggregate"?

To make possible a tandem of such concepts as prostatitis and a bicycle, and possibly even a prostate adenoma, one should carefully approach the choice of a "two-wheeled friend". First of all, you need to select a model in accordance with your height and current weight. Only in this case, trips will be as comfortable as possible and will not cause negative reactions of the body.

Also, with diagnosed prostatitis, you need to make sure that the bike is equipped with shock-absorbing devices. There are many varieties on the market, but men are advised to look for options with a wide anatomical seat for a proper fit.

Why is it important to pay attention to the seat?

The basis for safe riding in case of prostate inflammation is the correct saddle selection. The usual sitting does not fit, you need to attend to the acquisition of an anatomical one, equipped with a recess or opening in the central part, which reduces the pressure on the glandular organ.

Rules for choosing an orthopedic saddle:

• Size - Seat should be selected based on the size of the pelvic bones;
• Incline level - it is necessary that the main load falls on the arms;
• Stiffness - a saddle that is too soft affects circulation;
• Leatherette material causes hyperthermia of the genitals.

Prevention

Doctors strongly advise to take care of the prevention of prostate inflammation in advance. One of the most effective methods is cycling. Effectiveness in this case is also ensured by the use of an anatomical saddle.

Active blood circulation, oxygen supply to the prostate in combination with the absence of unwanted effects on the prostate gland helps to improve health and prevent possible inflammation.