Kegel exercises after prostate cancer

The Kegel exercises , although they are known for their practice among women, they are also beneficial for men . Especially in those who have suffered prostate cancer , since it strengthens pelvic muscles that usually weaken due to the treatment.

If you do this kind of exercises before and after the treatment, there is a greater possibility of controlling the urinary incontinence without having to go to the operating room. But like the biceps, this muscle is strengthened with practice and discipline.

There are several ways to identify your pelvic muscles , the Department of Urology of the University of Los Angeles, in the United States, advises the following:

 

  1. Try contain urine and then let it flow naturally when you go to the bathroom. Try to do it two or three times. The muscles What you use to stop urine are the muscles of the pelvis.
  2. Now that you have identified the pelvic muscles, you can exercise them at any time. Try to stress and keep the muscles that way for 5 seconds.
  3. Then relax the muscles to their original position.
  4. Repeat of 10 to 20 times the exercises, three or four times a day.

It can take up to 6 weeks or more to strengthen the pelvic muscles, so if you are going to undergo prostate cancer treatment it is better to start the Kegel exercises with anticipated time. Performing these exercises frequently can also result in benefits for your sexual health, since it will improve your control over the ejaculation.