Hemorrhoids Exercise As A Preventative Treatment

Hemorrhoids is both an embarrassing and painful condition, unfortunately it is also very common and it affects both men and women of all ages. As we get older we are more likely to suffer from hemorrhoids but there are certain things that we can do that will help to prevent the onset of them, the first is to ensure our diet contains plenty of fiber and that we drink plenty of water and the second is to ensure we exercise frequently and in the right way.

The basis of any exercise regime is to target a specific area, in the case of hemorrhoids you need to find exercises that will assist the passage of waste product down the intestines to the anal area. In order to do this the areas that will need to be concentrated on are the stomach and the bottom and the purpose of these exercises is to improve muscle tone. Studies suggest that people with better and stronger muscle tone are far less likely to develop hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids Exercise Number 1. The Reverse Stomach

This exercise is one of many that will help build and tone abdominal muscle but is ideal for those just starting out.

• Step 1. Position your body as if you were going to do push ups and use your hands and knees for support.
• Step 2. Inhale deeply and at the same time draw your stomach in towards your back.
• Step 3. Hold your stomach in for 30 seconds
• Step 4. Relax for 30 seconds
• Step 5. Repeat.

There are many other exercises that will work your abdomen and improve muscle tone such as crunches but whichever exercises you decide to utilize in your routine ensure you do so slowly, build up to the more strenuous exercises as you gain strength and improve flexibility.

Hemorrhoids Exercise Number 2. The Buttock Press

This simple exercise is specifically designed to strengthen the sphincter muscle and is a perfect exercise for those people who have difficulties passing stools and also those individuals who are unable to carry out strenuous exercise such as the elderly and pregnant women.

• Step 1. Decide whether you will stand or sit to do this exercise although standing is best
• Step 2. Simply tighten the buttock muscles
• Step 3. Hold your buttock muscles tight for 10 seconds
• Step 4. Relax the muscles
• Step 5. Repeat as many times as you feel able to

There are other activities and exercises that are good for the prevention of hemorrhoids as they all improve muscle tone such as walking, running, yoga or pilates. Basically, any exercise that will work the muscles of the abdomen, the sphincter muscles and glute are all extremely beneficial in the prevention of hemorrhoids.