In the article, we will consider yoga from hemorrhoids for prevention and treatment.
Hemorrhoids is considered a disease of a sedentary, and at the same time, sedentary lifestyle. At the same time, blood stagnates in the pelvic organs, its circulation is disturbed, and the walls of the vessels, in turn, lose their elasticity, due to which nodes are formed. As a result, pathologies of the rectum can develop, which can bring discomfort along with severe soreness. The problem needs to be addressed comprehensively, and often for this they turn to yoga. With hemorrhoids, it is very effective.
Yoga is a teaching that is designed to strengthen the body and spirit, as well as expand consciousness. Special exercises positively affect a person’s internal energy balance .
Currently, it is the physical types of yoga that are popular - with the performance of asanas (poses). Many sports centers offer such activities as an alternative to fitness. It can be confidently stated that under the supervision of an experienced instructor, asanas are safe and beneficial for the health of a person who suffers from hemorrhoids.
Yoga for hemorrhoids effectively relieves spasm of the intestine and sphincter of the rectum. Exercise can physiologically push the feces upside down, thereby helping to eliminate constipation as the main cause of hemorrhoids. Yoga also calms the nervous system, improves nutrition of the rectal mucosa, works wonders in healing anal fissures and microtrauma caused by hemorrhoids.
rules
As part of the use of yoga for the treatment of hemorrhoids, the following rules should be followed:
- Exercise should be exclusively in the period of remission of the disease, and in the acute period, physical activity is contraindicated.
- It is recommended to start with simple techniques that do not require sports training.
- Increase the duration and complexity of classes you need gradually.
- Yoga classes should bring only pleasant emotions with sensations, you do not need to perform asanas through strength.
- In the presence of bleeding and against the background of a severe course of the disease, doctors prohibit yoga against hemorrhoids.
- Excluded are exercises that increase blood flow to the anus and require a lot of stress.
- Suitable asanas are selected individually.
- Clothes during classes should be worn light and comfortable, not restricting movements.
- The key to success is the regularity of training.
- You need to perform the exercises correctly to avoid injuries and pain.
- Exercises are performed slowly, concentratedly, in peace, without sudden movements.
- The best option is classes led by a yogi.
- We must not forget about the complexity of approaches, proper nutrition along with personal hygiene is very important, medicines should complement the treatment of hemorrhoids yoga.
A set of yoga exercises for beginners
The universality of the practice makes it possible to use it at any age, without any physical preparation. You need to start practicing with a set of yoga exercises for hemorrhoids, which consist of several elementary poses. The advantage is that many of them are aimed at eliminating stagnation in the pelvic area and improving bowel function. So, consider the basic yoga exercises for hemorrhoids.
Abdominal castle
You need to sit on your knees and lean on your feet with your whole body. The pelvis is as relaxing as possible. Hands are laid on toes by fingers to each other. A look is directed at the hands. Maximize the abdominal muscles. At the top point they hold their breath, as far as there is enough strength. Then slowly exhale and at the same time relax the abdominal muscles. Repeat the exercise five times.
Yoga exercise for the treatment of hemorrhoids called "fire breathing"
Sit on your knees, relax the whole body, concentrate on the sensations. Open your mouth and stick out your tongue. At a fast pace, they tighten their stomach and relax it, breathe like a dog out of breath. Do the exercise ten times.
Performing the horse gesture exercise
It is done in any position so that the back is in a vertical position, and the spine is even. Relax as much as possible, get rid of unnecessary thoughts and even out breathing. On a deep breath, compress the sphincter muscles. Then hold your breath as much as possible. At the stage of slow exhalation, the sphincter is gradually relaxed. Do the exercise fifteen times.
Mountain pose
An effective yoga exercise from hemorrhoids called "mountain posture."
They stand straight and spread their legs. At the same time, they put feet to each other in parallel. Concentrate thoughts on the spine so that it is even and straight. Keep your chin straight, relax your abs, and take your shoulders back a little. Then they stretch their heads up and try to reach the ceiling (if they are doing an exercise in the apartment), and their legs rush down. At the upper point they are delayed for some time, after which they slowly descend. This is how several approaches are done.
Performing a chair posture exercise
They get into a classic position (while holding their backs straight, legs are spread a little, and their hands are placed along the body), relax and concentrate thoughts on their own body. Raise your hands up in parallel and do not change the position of the body. At the same time, they squat on a full foot, as if a chair is standing behind. At the same time, they keep the back straight and eyes closed. Body weight is held on the heels. Then it remains to return to the initial position. Repeat the exercise fifteen times.
Doing the tree exercise
Become in the pose of the mountain and bend the right leg at the knee, moving it to the side. Put it on the inside of the knee, thigh or lower leg of the left leg (depending on the degree of stretching of the patient). Raise your hands up and connect your palms. They find further balance and linger in this position for a certain period of time. The duration and number of approaches are strictly individual. When performing this exercise, you must maintain balance and evenness of breathing.
Hemorrhoids yoga exercises in the pictures are presented.
Performing a basic set of exercises
A successfully mastered hemorrhoids yoga program for beginners should be replaced by a transition to a more difficult stage. The existing basic complex already requires some physical preparedness from the patient and the presence of relative health.
As a result, a lasting effect in the treatment of the initial stage of hemorrhoids can be achieved , and, in addition, certain complications are prevented. It is necessary to start the implementation of new trainings gradually, you should listen to the reactions, and at the same time to the sensations of your body. So, consider these exercises:
- Performing the exercise "dog". Take a sitting position on your knees. Bend forward and touch the head of the floor, stretching out their hands in front of them. Slowly unbend the knees and push the buttocks up. The emphasis remains only on the feet and palms, they try not to tear them off the floor. A triangle emerges at the end point. Complicate such an exercise by lifting the legs alternately up. Feet should be averted slowly, without any jerks, while holding them at the top for a few seconds. In an ideal execution, a straight line should be formed from the head to the fingertips.
- Performing the exercise "bridge", known to everyone since school, it is available in yoga as well. They lie on their backs, their legs bend at a right angle at the knees and rest with their full foot on the floor. They lift the buttocks up, hold their breath and fall to the floor during exhalation. Hands all the time lie parallel to the body.
- Performing yoga exercises for hemorrhoids and fissures is a “warrior pose”. The left leg is bent at the knee, placed between the palms and rest on the entire foot. Slowly straighten the body to a straight back. Hands are joined in palms and pulled up. A glance lingers on the hands and returns to the starting position. Repeat the exercise further with the second leg. A more complex variation is when the bent leg is straightened, and the second is retracted, the arms are pulled in front of them, creating the letter “T”. This technique trains a person’s balance well.
- Performing locust exercises. They lie on the stomach, rest their chin on the floor, put their hands along the body. The legs are raised alternately up, held for a few seconds and lowered. The longer you manage to hold the upper position (without pain), the better. What other yoga poses from hemorrhoids help?
- Perform a forward bend. They take a standing pose with their legs flattened, straighten their back, arms are placed along the body. On exhalation, they slowly bend over and, as it were, fold in half. At the same time, the face touches the legs, and the arms surround the legs. On inspiration, they return to their original position.
- Exercise called "Camel Pose." They kneel down, their legs are shoulder-width apart and keep their back straight. Lean back, bend your back and throw your head back. Hands need to rest on the ankles. Hands with a basin are perpendicular to the floor. They are delayed for ten seconds and slowly after that they come back, restoring breathing.
Achieving positive results is possible only with the correct choice of poses for each individual case.
Is it always possible to do yoga with hemorrhoids? With a severe exacerbation of the disease, classes should be postponed for three days.
Treatment methods
Currently, various methods of treating hemorrhoids are used. They are divided into conservative, surgical and minimally invasive methods of therapy. At an early stage, doctors are usually limited to minimally invasive and conservative methods. Surgical treatment of this disease is especially necessary for patients in severe cases.
Treatment of the chronic form of hemorrhoids is usually carried out in the early stages, and it is aimed at preventing further progression of the disease and preventing exacerbations. This can be achieved by preventing constipation, strengthening the walls of blood vessels, increasing the tone of hemorrhoidal veins and preventing bleeding from the resulting pathogenic nodes.
In order to strengthen the vascular walls as prescribed by the doctor, drugs are used that increase the tone of the veins, namely venotonics. They can be used in tablets, in capsules intended for internal use.
Hemorrhoids Prevention
In order to prevent the development of this disease or to prevent its subsequent progression, it is required to observe a number of some recommendations:
- It is necessary to monitor the regularity of the stool and prevent constant constipation. It should be remembered that this problem may be associated not only with improper nutrition, but also with insufficient physical activity, as well as with low water consumption. Every day you need to drink at least one and a half liters of ordinary water in order to soften the stool and easy emptying.
- It is necessary to limit in your diet foods that increase blood flow to the pelvis, we are talking about spices, spicy, pickled and smoked foods, and especially alcohol. Vegetables and fruits that are rich in fiber and improve bowel function should be preferred.
- You need to try to walk as much as possible, especially if a person needs to stand or sit for a long time during the day. By the way, this will serve as a prevention of varicose veins of the legs, which often accompanies hemorrhoids. Regular active movements will not allow blood to stagnate in the pelvis and legs.
- It is necessary to try after each stool to wash the anus with cool water. So a person will not injure the mucous membrane. In the event that you can’t wash yourself, then you need to use wet cold wipes.
- Special exercises should be performed, especially from a series of yoga for the prevention of hemorrhoids.
- Do not lift weights.
Yoga reviews for hemorrhoids
According to reviews, it can be noted that all patients suffering from hemorrhoids really enjoy doing yoga. People write that this not only helps in the treatment of the disease in question, but also each time significantly improves mood and improves overall well-being.