Recovering from Epididymitis? Safe Yoga Moves You Can Try

Last week, I met my neighbour, Mr. Yang, downstairs in the community. His whole spirit was much better than the previous period, and he was no longer sad. 

Chat, just know, some time ago he just went through the acute period of epididymitis; the doctor told him to exercise properly in the epididymitis recovery, but he tried jogging, running a few minutes to feel the lower abdomen bulging; he wanted to do sit-ups, just with a little force, and the pain quickly stopped. Don't be anxious. 

Later, on the recommendation of a friend, I tried to practice yoga and persisted for more than a month. The discomfort was alleviated, and my sleep and mood were much better.

Actually, a lot of epididymitis patients, like my neighbour, Mr. Yang, who has such trouble, know the recovery period requires motion to promote recovery, but they are afraid of choosing incorrect motion for the illness.

This article discusses why yoga is suitable for the convalescence of epididymitis and how to practice yoga safely and effectively.

I. Why Do You Choose Yoga during the Recovery Period of Epididymitis? 

During the recovery period of epididymitis, the key to exercise is "mild and non-stimulating, which can promote Qi and blood." In traditional Chinese medicine, it is said that this disease is caused by the downward flow of damp-heat and the blockage of Qi and blood. 

The rehabilitation period is to help the body straighten out Qi and blood and, at the same time, strengthen the healthy Qi. Yoga is just right for these two points, which is more suitable than many sports.

On the one hand, the intensity of yoga is controllable, and it hardly oppresses the epididymis. Like jogging and playing ball, the body will vibrate up and down, which can easily involve the tissues around the pelvic cavity and burden the fragile epididymis. But yoga is mostly static stretching or slow movements, and choosing the right posture can avoid this pressure, even for those who have just entered the recovery period.

On the other hand, yoga can take into account both "promoting Qi and blood" and "regulating emotions." Many people suffer from this disease of the private parts, which inevitably leads to anxiety, and anxiety will make the body tense, but aggravate the blood stasis.

Moreover, yoga pays attention to the coordination of movement and breathing, stretching muscles while relaxing the body and mind. It can help to open the local circulation of Qi and blood so that the epididymis can get more nutritional repair and also alleviate anxiety.

II. Four Safety Points of Yoga in the Rehabilitation Period 

Not all yoga is suitable for the convalescence of epididymitis. If you practice blindly, such as choosing difficult twisting and jumping postures, you may have problems. Here are 4 safety points:

Style selection: 

The core of practising yoga during the recovery period of epididymitis is "relaxation" rather than "challenge." Gentle postures that stretch the muscles of the lower abdomen, groin, and pelvic floor are preferred. 

Resolutely avoid these three types of movements: abdominal deep twists, such as triangle twist style and half fish king style, which are easy to oppress the pelvic cavity; jumps and large vibrations, such as locust style jumps and board jumps, which will involve the epididymis; and excessive stretching of the groin, such as pigeon style, where strength is not well controlled, which will aggravate discomfort.

Breathing coordination: Use "abdominal breathing" 

When practising yoga, breathing is more important than movement. Be sure to use abdominal breathing: when inhaling, the stomach slowly bulges up; when exhaling, the stomach slowly retracts. Breathing should be deep and slow, and you should not hold your breath at all. Breath-holding will increase abdominal pressure and compress the blood vessels around the epididymis, but it will also affect blood circulation, which must be noted.

Intensity and duration: 

Guys who have just entered the recovery period don't think about practising for a long time. It is suggested to start with 15-20 minutes, practice 3-4 times a week, and stop when the movement is "a little stretching but not painful." 

Wait for the body to adapt; for example, there is no sense of swelling after practice, and then slowly increase the time to 30 minutes. The frequency is still maintained at 3-4 times a week. The core of the rehabilitation period is "recuperation," not "practice the effect," a little slower but faster recovery.

Stop loss in time: 

In the process of practising yoga, if these two situations occur, don't hesitate to stop and rest immediately, and see a doctor in time. When practising or after practising, the epididymis has obvious pain, swelling, and aggravation, dizziness, palpitations, and cold sweat. 

Note: Everyone's physical condition is different, and the suitable posture and intensity are also different. Don't copy other people's practice plans, and take your own comfort as the standard.

III. Five Yoga Postures Suitable for Rehabilitation 

Here are five super gentle postures for you. You can practice them on a yoga mat at home. Do 3-5 sets of each posture. Keep each set for 30 seconds to 1 minute, and coordinate with abdominal breathing.

Infant style: 

This pose involves kneeling on both knees, with the knees slightly apart and the toes touching together. Then slowly sit on your buttocks to your heels, lie forward on your upper body, put your hands naturally on the ground in front of your body, and gently touch your forehead to the ground. This pose can relax the pelvic floor muscles and lower abdomen very well, and relieve the feeling of falling and swelling. Friends who have just started yoga can start with this pose.

Cat-cow style: 

Support your body on a yoga mat at four points, with your hands directly below your shoulders and your knees directly below your hips, keeping your back straight. When inhaling, raise your head and chest, lower your waist, and tilt your hips upward (this is the cow pose); when exhaling, lower your head and chest, and arch your waist upward, like a cat stretching its waist (this is the cat pose). 

Follow the breath and do it slowly, which can move the spine, drive the circulation of Qi and blood around the pelvic cavity, and not oppress the epididymis.

Butterfly style: 

Sit on a yoga mat with the soles of your feet facing each other and your knees open to the sides like butterfly wings. You can put your hands on your ankles or put them on your knees and press them down gently, keep your upper body straight, and breathe naturally. This pose can gently stretch the muscles in the groin area, making the local Qi and blood smoother, which is helpful for the recovery of the epididymis.

Supine knee-hugging style: 

Lie flat on your yoga mat with your legs bent and your knees as close to your chest as possible. Then wrap your hands around your knees, gently pull them towards your chest, hold for 30 seconds, and then release them. This posture can relax the abdominal muscles and promote the blood circulation of the abdomen. It is very effective in relieving the swelling of epididymitis. After practising, you will feel very comfortable in your stomach.

Sit and bend forward style: 

Sit on a yoga mat with your legs straight and your feet together. Then slowly bend your upper body forward, and try to reach your toes with both hands. It doesn't matter if you can't reach them. Just stretch as much as you can bear. This pose can stretch the back and the back of the thighs, relax the whole body, and relieve anxiety. Remember to keep breathing evenly when practising.

Reminder: 

For epididymitis recovery, yoga can assist recovery; the treatment cannot be less. During the recovery period of epididymitis, they continued to take medicine according to medical supervision. 

In addition, the Diuretic and Anti-inflammatory Pill from Dr. Li's clinic are recommended. This natural herbal therapy is highly targeted. It can clear heat and toxic materials, promote blood circulation, and remove blood stasis, which is just right for the problem of damp-heat stasis in epididymitis, and with yoga practice, it can recover faster.

Conclusion 

Yoga is a very suitable exercise choice for the epididymitis recovery. It can help promote Qi and blood, strengthen the physique, and relax the mood. Choosing the right posture and controlling the intensity can safely assist the recovery of epididymitis. 

If there is any uncertainty when practising, ask the doctor's advice; the most important thing is to be safe.