The main principle of prostatitis treatment is a comprehensive approach. Physical activity is not the last stop of treatment-special exercises that help speed recovery. But they must be performed correctly according to technology and can only be done after consulting the attending doctor.
In order to completely get rid of diseases of the genitourinary system, men need complex treatment, which includes multiple measures. This includes physical exercise, and a lot of exercise has been done so far.
How does exercise affect the course of prostatitis?
The prostate is composed of 3 lobes with a urethral space in between. Each leaf contains vesicle fibers and cortex, and the prostate is located under the bladder (sphincter). The entire system is closely connected, so it can operate normally.
When the prostate is affected (there are many reasons, including a sedentary lifestyle, a static posture), the fibers lose their elasticity, the tension is reduced, and blood circulation is disrupted. Therefore, the blood is not supplied at the required intensity and the amount is small. This will deprive the genitals of nutrition. As a result, the synthesis of new cells slows down and local metabolism weakens.
When a patient starts an active lifestyle (special exercises for the pelvic organs), the following will happen:
- The blood supply of the genitourinary system is stimulated, and in this context, oxygen and other useful substances are supplied.
- The functional capacity of nerve cells is restored (prostatitis often occurs under stressful background).
- The stagnation of the prostate is eliminated.
- The muscles of the perineum and hip joints are strengthened, so the genitourinary organs are in the correct anatomical position.
- The metabolism is accelerated and the fiber structure is normalized.
- The organization becomes more flexible.
- The inflammatory process is reduced.
The effectiveness of physical activity on prostatitis has been proven by scientific research. The reason for this is the main cause of the disease-congestion of the prostate due to impaired blood supply.
Exercise to treat chronic prostatitis
The gymnastics exercises for chronic prostatitis are designed to stimulate the prostate and increase its effectiveness. Basic sports requirements:
- On a hard surface;
- Put a roller or a small pillow under the head;
- Avoid sudden movements;
- The load is small at first, but it will gradually increase.
Consider 4 basic exercises to treat chronic prostatitis:
- Take a supine position. Place your hands on your body, palms down. As you exhale, gently bend your knees and extend them to your chest. Next, stretch your legs to the sides as much as possible. When inhaling, return to the starting position. Run 15-20 times.
- The starting position is the same. Bend your legs at your knees and press your feet firmly on the floor. We began to stretch our legs to the sides, but the heels did not leave the water. Hold for a few seconds, then return to the starting position. The number of times for the 10 method is 15-20 repetitions. Rest-20 seconds.
- Lie on your stomach. Keep your hands down the body. We started to bend our right leg at the knee. After that, lift it up slightly. Straighten the leg back to the original position. Repeat the same movement with the left limb. Run 12 times on each side.
- Stance. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart. Put your hands on your waist. Perform short squats. At the end, stop for 2-3 seconds. Return to the starting position without completing the entry, that is, keep your legs slightly bent. Quantity-12 times.
Exercise treatment of congestive prostatitis
The main goal of these gymnastics activities is to improve blood flow and increase the immunity of the prostate. The main rules when practicing:
- Warm tide in the pelvic area;
- Don't interrupt the exercise;
- Rule out sudden movements;
- Try to tighten and relax the muscles of the pelvis and anus completely.
Basic exercises for congestive prostatitis:
- "Walk" on the hips.Sit on the floor and straighten your back. Straighten your legs. We start with the hips and move the hips forward. Try not to help with your hands.
- Squeeze the ball with your hips.There are two ways to do it-standing or sitting. Put a ball between the thighs. It is necessary to alternately squeeze and loosen the muscles in the anal area. Exercise can promote blood circulation. It is recommended to perform gymnastics at different speeds-fast and slow. Quantity-20 times.
- Pull the leg up.Take a sitting position on the floor. Place the gymnastics mat under the hips. Lean back a bit. Fix the position by hand. We begin to gradually lift the straight legs from the surface to 15 cm, and then need to bend them at the knees and reach the chest. Repeat 10-20 times. For overweight people, this sport is considered difficult. Therefore, representatives can be divided into 3 groups.
- Active foot movement.Starting position-lying on your back. Straighten your legs, heels and toes. Put your hands on your body. Begin to gradually raise and lower your feet. After that, the pace must be quickened. The number of actions is 20 times.
- jump.Do 10 bounces. At the same time, it is recommended to bend the knees and stretch as far as possible to the chest. Repeat more than 3 times after resting for 1 minute.
- Run in place.The main thing here is to raise your legs as high as possible (to chest level). The time is 2-3 minutes.
- Scissors.Sit on the floor with the torso tilted back slightly. Lift your feet 10 cm off the ground. Swing your limbs 20 times.
- a bicycle.lie on the floor. Place your hands under your lower back. Lift your legs and bend your knees slightly. Start to simulate pedaling. The time is 4-5 minutes.
- ferry.Lie on your stomach and raise your arms and legs. For best results, start gently swinging back and forth.
- slopes.Straighten. As you exhale, lower your body as much as possible and try to touch the floor with your fingers. In this position, hold for about 10 seconds. Repeat several times.
Exercises for sedentary patients
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to chronic prostatitis. In order to prevent this from happening, it is necessary to perform a set of exercises that can be performed in the workplace every day:
- sit on the chair. Put your hands together on your belly (below the belly button). Take a deep breath and press with your hands. It is necessary to repeat the exercise until a warm feeling appears in the groin area.
- Tighten and relax the muscles in the anal area. In this case, you can move your hips a little bit.
- Breathing exercise. When you inhale, you should hold your breath. It is recommended to use not only the chest, but also the abdomen. Repeat 10 times.
Kegel exercise
Another type of physical therapy is Kegel exercises. They are designed to:
- Strengthen pelvic muscles;
- Relieve pain syndrome;
- Normalization of erections and increased duration of intercourse;
- Improve blood flow.
Exercise type:
- Delayed urination. In this case, you need to tighten your hips as much as possible, then relax and continue the process. It takes 2-3 times to go to the toilet at a time.
- Hold your breath for 15 seconds and contract your hip muscles. Relax as you exhale. Run several times.
- Keep your feet shoulder-width apart. Begin to gently clamp the buttocks, and then gradually increase the pressure.
![Hip clamp-Kegel exercise for male prostatitis](/images/articles/1599/Hip%20clamp-Kegel%20exercise%20for%20male%20prostatitis.jpg)
The main way to get the effect is to exercise in the morning when the penis is in an erect state. In addition, try to spend as much time as possible walking, swimming, jogging and cycling in the fresh air.
Yoga
Some people are skeptical of this spiritual practice. But the mistake is that yoga is not only meditation, but also has special postures that require certain skills and physical training. Correct posture is beneficial to treatment (relieving inflammation, providing useful substances to tissues, improving blood circulation and erection process).
Let's look at a few simple exercises:
- Lotus position. sit on the floor. Place your right foot under your left thigh and your left leg under your right leg. In this position, you should sit for about 15-20 minutes. If you want to make the exercise a little more complicated, then the feet should be placed above the thighs. Soak in the posture for 5-10 minutes.
- sit on the floor. Hold one of the legs in your hand (through the ankle or heel) and start to lift your leg, using your hands to help your face. Try to lift your legs back above your head. Eliminate sudden movements. If you feel pain, stop exercising and choose another exercise.
- Take a horizontal position on your back. Put your hands on the surface. Lift the slightly bent legs and move them behind the head until the toes touch the floor. At the end, stay for 10-15 seconds.
- Lie on your stomach. Lock your hands behind your head. Start to lift the body. Stop at this point for 10 seconds. Back to the starting position. Repeat several times.
- The starting position is the same. Wrap your arms around your ankles. Lift your body and legs. Keep your arms and back tense. You should also tighten your hips. Soak for 10 seconds. When inhaling, return to the starting position. Rest time-1 minute.
All actions went smoothly. Take time to do gymnastics as soon as possible. You should do relaxation exercises before each exercise.
qigong
In this gymnastics, most of the load falls on the pelvis. Exercise 4-5 times a week in the morning or before going to bed.
- Sitting in the lotus position. Straighten your back and don't tilt your head back. Put your hands on your knees. Use the pelvis to make circular movements with the body. Do 10 laps clockwise and 10 laps counterclockwise. This exercise can restore urination, reduce pain threshold, and strengthen the internal organs of the pelvis. Pay attention to your breathing.
- Take an upright posture. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and place your hands on your waist. The pelvis does 15 circular motions in one direction and the same motion in the other direction. This exercise can improve blood circulation and restore erection.
- The starting position is the same. Place your hands (palms) on your left knee. Begin to slowly lift the limbs and press gently with the hands. Reach out to your chest and put it aside. Try to keep balance. Stop at the end point for 10 seconds. Then return to the starting position. Repeat the exercise with the other leg. Quantity-5 lifts per lower limb. Rest time-1 minute. When doing gymnastics, focus all the pressure on the pelvis.
- Starting position-sitting on the floor. Bend your knees and pull them to the side. Press your feet firmly together. The heel should touch the groin. Put your hands on your waist. Perform a gentle knee elevation. It should be similar to flapping wings. Pay attention to your steps and breathing, and rule out sudden movements. Gymnastics is performed every day. Helps strengthen the groin and urinary system, strengthen the pelvic muscles, and relieve pain.
Other exercises
Comprehensive therapeutic gymnastics involves the implementation of various activities.
Walk and run
Running and walking are effective for prostatitis:
- Walk moderately and gradually speed up the pace. Initial warm-up. Walk 100 meters at a steady speed, then increase the speed. The maximum distance does not exceed 3 kilometers.
- Walk 50 meters at a normal speed, then jog another 250 meters. After that, change from running to walking and repeat for 2-3 kilometers.
- Speed up and jog. Run 200 meters, then increase the speed and complete the same distance. Then return to the original rhythm. The distance is 2-2. 5 kilometers.
Therapeutic gymnastics in the gym
Do not use heavy objects when exercising with the help of simulators or sports equipment. Use light-weight accessories. The following activities are suitable for treating prostatitis:
- Relax and warm up
- Shallow barbell squats-3 sets of 10 reps;
- Lunge forward with weights-12 times per lower limb;
- Raise the torso on the "Roman bench"-15 times;
- Use the platform to bend and extend the legs.
Try to pay attention to the machine using the legs.
![Treating prostatitis by bending and stretching legs in the gym](/images/articles/1599/Treating%20prostatitis%20by%20bending%20and%20stretching%20legs%20in%20the%20gym.jpg)
Exercise to prevent prostatitis
The preventive gymnastics complex can be carried out not only in the initial stage of the disease, but also when the disease progresses:
- Kneel down and separate them. Keep your feet together. Sitting on the heels with hips. Put your hands on your legs and straighten your back. Begin to squeeze the anal muscles for 5 seconds, then relax at the same time. If you feel unwell, the exercise is being performed correctly.
- Stance. When you exhale, lower your body. Hold for 3-5 seconds, then do squats. Go back to the starting position and do the opposite (first straighten your legs, then lift your body). The number of lifts is 15 times.
- Stand with your back against the wall. Bend your knees and place your feet on a vertical surface. Keep this position and do a squat (don't squat). Repeat with the other leg. Quantity-10-15 times.
- Take a chair or any sublime object. Place either foot and take a deep lunge forward. Change limbs and repeat the exercise. Do it 20 times.
- Take a tight ball (either football or basketball will work). Sit on it and use your pelvis to make a circular rotation. For balance, you can hold the device with your hands.
- lie on the floor. Put your hands behind your head. Use your right elbow to reach your left knee for core lift, and vice versa. Maintain a moderate rhythm.
Possible contraindications
Before engaging in any type of exercise, you should remember the contraindications that prohibit therapeutic exercise. These include:
- Increased body temperature;
- Infection and inflammation process;
- hypertension;
- Recovery period after surgery;
- Worsening of chronic diseases;
- Stroke and heart attack.
In addition to these contraindications, in some cases, patients should be alert to any type of exercise. You should also rule out increased load.
Main pathology:
- Hernia (white lines in the groin, spine or abdomen);
- Worsening of prostatitis;
- Malignant formation.
If the general condition deteriorates, pain, dizziness or other uncomfortable symptoms appear, you should stop exercising immediately and consult a specialist. You also need to remember that abstinence or promiscuity on the contrary is bad for your health.
Properly exercise for prostatitis, you will provide normal blood circulation to the organs, so not only the symptoms will subside, but also the recovery process will begin. Don't forget to consult your urologist before starting class.