Exercise and running for prostatitis

The main causes of prostatitis, the incidence of which is growing every year, are pathogenic microorganisms penetrating the gland and congestion in the pelvic area. Significantly increased the number of men suffering from the disorder at the age of twenty - thirty years, and the main etiological factor is a sedentary life, leading to a violation of the blood supply to the prostate. Physical activity and exercises for the prostate gland are essential for successful treatment and prevention of complications.

Circulatory disorders and the occurrence of congestion are characteristic of the chronic form of prostatitis. The slowdown in blood flow causes insufficient oxygen supply to the cells, a violation of the trophism of the gland tissues, which negatively affects the normal functioning of the organ. In addition, the size of the prostate increases, swelling is observed, and a favorable environment is created for the growth of infectious pathogens. Exercises for chronic prostatitis help eliminate these problems and restore health.

The complex of special loads is aimed at strengthening the pelvic muscles, increasing the flexibility of the spine. Normalization of indicators of the strength and elasticity of blood vessels leads to an improvement in microcirculation, increased blood flow in the urogenital organs, and helps to reduce inflammation. Gymnastics for prostatitis does not cause side effects, is harmless to the body, strengthens the nervous system and immunity.

What do doctors recommend?

The treatment regimen for inflammation of the prostate includes:

• Kegel exercises
• A set of special exercises.
• Massage and contrast shower of the perineal area.
• Yoga.

Before starting physical activity, you should consult with a specialist regarding the presence of contraindications. Depending on the individual characteristics of the patient, the doctor will select the appropriate technique and regimen in this case.

To speed up recovery and improve the general condition of the body, a man should go jogging in the fresh air, visit the pool.

Kegel technique

This system was developed by the famous obstetrician-gynecologist Arnold Kegel to strengthen the pelvic muscles of women before childbirth and in the postpartum period. In subsequent years, the beneficial effect that Kegel exercises had on the male body was noticed, and the technique began to be widely used in the treatment of pathologies of the genitourinary organs of men.

To reduce the symptoms of inflammation, the following exercises are recommended:

• Tension of the pubococcygeal muscles - to understand how to perform such an action, mentally imagine the tension of the muscle necessary to interrupt the process of urination. At the beginning of the course, you should slowly strain and relax the muscle thirty times daily, breaking this amount into five approaches. Then the number of contractions gradually increases to one hundred.
• Compressing and relaxing the muscles of the anus - daily carrying out such exercises two - three times fifteen - twenty exercises allows you to activate blood circulation, relieves painful symptoms. Urologists recommend them for the prevention of prostate pathologies.

Therapeutic exercise

A set of physical exercises is used not only for prostatitis, but also in the case of other pathologies of the gland. Gymnastics for prostate adenoma, aimed at eliminating congestion, is also included in the treatment regimen. Every day a man needs:

• Standing with your back straight, put your legs together and alternately raise your knees high. Repeat at least six times.
• With your feet shoulder-width apart, half-squat six to seven times, turning your knees to the sides.
• Sitting or lying down in a comfortable position, squeeze the ball with your knees for six to seven seconds.
• Lie on your back, make a "birch" and hold it for at least ten to fifteen seconds.

Benefits of running

Many men are interested in the question of whether prostatitis and running are combined, what effect this sport has on the inflamed gland. Experts say that the load that a person receives by making daily runs is an excellent method of non-drug treatment of the disease, contributing to:

• Increase blood flow.
• Normalization of metabolism.
• Increase muscle tone.
• Activation of testosterone production.
• Strengthening the heart and blood vessels.
• Increase immunity.
• Stress relief and calming.

Running with prostatitis is desirable to carry out in the morning, following the moderation of the load and avoiding excessive fatigue. Excessive stress negatively affects the state of the gland, increasing inflammation, provoking pain and raising blood pressure.Overweight men should start with running in place, then move on to jogging, gradually increasing the pace, increasing the duration of the session.

Swimming

Swimming provides a uniform load on all muscle groups, has practically no contraindications and is indicated for various disorders. The inflamed prostate is positively affected by exposure to cool, not lower than 20C, water. Hypothermia should not be allowed, immediately after leaving the water you need to change wet swimming trunks. It should be remembered that visiting the pool is prohibited in case of acute inflammation of the prostate. In order for swimming to be beneficial, you must adhere to the following rules:

• Do not spend more than forty to fifty minutes in the water.
• Do not overload, alternate swims for short distances with breaks.
• If pain or discomfort occurs, stop exercising immediately.
• Do not use the pool more than twice a week.

Therapeutic exercises for prostate adenoma are necessarily included in the treatment course. Regular performance of these exercises allows you to stop the progression of the disease and accelerates the recovery of impaired organ functions.

What you need to know

As already mentioned, with prostate pathologies, regular jogging and swimming have the greatest therapeutic effect. In acute inflammation, you should refrain from cycling and horseback riding, as this leads to vasoconstriction and the progression of inflammation. It is also undesirable to conduct weightlifting training, which exacerbates circulatory disorders of the genitourinary organs. In general, physical exercises for prostate adenoma and prostatitis are necessary to eliminate the pathology and restore men's health.