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Is it Possible to Train your Prostate or Pelvic floor?

Training for Health

Is it Possible to Train your Prostate or Pelvic floor?

The Fascial Relationship of the Bladder and Prostate

Does fascia affect the prostate, bladder and pelvic floor? The answer is yes.

Why is Fascia Important to Prostate Health?

Fascia is the foundation of the pelvic floor; the bladder and prostate are suspended and protected by fascia. Furthermore, the fascia on either side of the pelvis passes in front of the prostate to the neck of the bladder and joins part of the bladder in the shape of two bands right and left forming two anterior ligaments.

Another portion of the fascia passes the backside of the prostate to the neck and side of the bladder forming two lateral ligaments. These bands of fascia cover the anterior fibers of the levator ani and the levatores prostrate, which are spread all over the prostate, in a continuum which completely encases the prostate. The fascia being stronger than steel, can put pressure; restrict circulation and functioning of the prostate and bladder.

Fascia and Hip Flexors

The psoas muscle and iliacus muscles attach to the bladder and prostate via the fascial system. Tight hip flexors not only create back pain but also affect the function of your bladder and prostate by compressing the prostate.

Any spasm or restriction in the psoas muscle or iliacus muscles can directly affect the blood circulation of the prostate. This limitation or vice-like pressure around the bladder creates a sensation of having to relieve oneself even if the bladder is not full. Tight fascia around the bladder can reduce the amount of urine the bladder can hold, thereby telling the brain that you have to go the bathroom and when you get there you find you don’t have a lot of output.

What can you do?

Cardio Exercise Is Essential for Bladder and Prostate Health

According to a study of 1400 men diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer by Harvard Medical School. Men who walked at a fast pace for at least three hours a week were 57 % less likely to have their cancer progress than those who walked less often and less vigorously.

The follow-up study showed that those engaged in vigorous activity at least three hours a week had 61 % lower chance of dying from the illness. Increased blood flow is crucial for prostate and bladder health, which carries oxygen to every cell. Abundant oxygen supports the cells function, and the lymph carries away the toxins and waste.

Research suggests if the blood flow is impaired even for a short time, it can lead to infection, enlarged prostate or cancer.

Prostate arteries fascia and bladder

Tight Fascia, Prostate, and Bladder

Restricted fascia can squeeze the bladder and prostate. Limiting the ability to expand and contract, allowing for toxins to build up in the region. Self-massage and lymphatic drainage help rid the body of bacteria, mutated cells, and cellular waste products, this help to protect the prostate gland and other organs.

Did you know that the Prostate Connects to Lymph Nodes?

Cancer can occasionally move along the lymphatic ducts and spread to lymph nodes. Prostate cancers tend to first spread to lymph nodes in the lower abdomen and pelvis.

Prevention and Treatment

1. Cardiovascular exercise – is fundamental to preventing prostate cancer and inflammation. According to Harvard Medical School, a half hour of physical activity is essential for substantial health benefits.

2. No tight clothing – tight clothing restricts blood flow and increases body temperature, the perfect environment for bacteria to grow.

3. Core training – Back pain, back injury and weak abdominal muscles can cause impinged sacral nerves, leading to incontinence and affecting the ability to defecate. Healthy sacral nerves are essential to the functioning of the bladder, prostate and the bowel.

4. Kegels – Exercises that strengthen the prostate or pelvic floor muscles by contracting or “bearing down” increase muscles and sphincter strength. In practice, stop urine flow several times while urinating to get the sensation of bearing down. This exercise can then be done anytime during the day.This method strengthens the pelvic floor muscles and fascia.

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