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Two Exercises to Help With Hemorrhoid Relief and Hemorrhoid Prevention

December 24th, 2007 Lucy No comments
Holly Hayden asked:




For anyone who suffers from hemorrhoids, or thinks they do, it’s necessary to ask yourself a simple question that can help relieve the burden a bit. This goes especially for people whose work may involve a lot of sitting down or otherwise sedentary activity.

The first question is … are you taking breaks to exercise on regular intervals?

Exercise does not need to be very vigorous, but even a walk around the office every 20 or 30 minutes can do wonders for your circulation. As we know, total body blood circulation has a direct impact on hemorrhoids in most cases.

If you can place in a session of vigorous exercise (such as stairs or a workout) that’s even better for your body and circulation.

The second question you should ask yourself is… do you stretch enough at work?

If you’re like most people, the answer is usually a definite no. I was the same way.

After suffering and curing hemorrhoids, I have to say I’ve made a total 180 degree shift on why this is so important not only for hemorrhoids but also digestive health in general.

First of all, they lower the blood pressure at the rectal area from sitting and a regular interval of these can definitely help ease hemorrhoids, if you haven’t cured them yet.

Secondly, certain stretches can help with your breathing pathways which are crucial for your digestive system according to many medical paradigms. This is a less-common benefit that exists from regular
stretching.

Let me give you an example of two exercises that I do daily at my job as an accountant or expert researcher. Especially when it’s a busy season and I’m glued to my desk, I always remember to do these stretch exercises.

1. Spinal Stretch – this exercise is popular in Indian yoga when you lie on your stomach. Now, straighten your arms forward and raise your head and shoulders off the ground. Hold this position for about 30
seconds. This helps the spine a lot – especially if you sit for your job.

2. Reverse Stomach **** – this is good for external stomach muscles. Simply crawl on your knees, hands down like a pushup position… with your stomach facing the ground. Now simply inhale and **** the stomach in as much as possible. Hold the ******* in (inverted) for about 30 seconds.

You won’t see the benefit immediately but over time, it should benefit your body well beyond the mere helping for hemorrhoids.

Try to do them every 1-2 hours during the day of your work.

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