Hemorrhoids, those bulging, irritated veins and tissue in the anus, are a common medical nuisance. Although usually not dangerous, hemorrhoids can be very painful and restrict a person’s activities and enjoyment of life’s basic pleasures.
Many doctors now think that the main cause of hemorrhoids is excessive pressure within the abdominal and pelvic cavities. The pelvic cavity is supported by a muscular partition called the pelvic floor, which includes the pubococcygeus and levator ani muscles.
People who do not have hemorrhoids usually have good pelvic muscle and tissue tone, circulation, normal-sized anal veins, adequate muscle strength, and ability to contract. A failure in any of these areas can lead to hemorrhoids.
Things that cause undue stress on your pelvic floor muscles include: straining to lift heavy objects without proper abdominal and back support; straining to go to the bathroom with diarrhea or constipation; sitting or standing for a long time; obesity; hereditary tendency to weak connective tissues; chronic cough; the pregnancy; vaginal delivery; and, of course, the natural aging process.
If you experience the pain, itching, and bleeding of hemorrhoids, you can act now to strengthen your anorectal region. Regular exercise of the pelvic floor muscles improves muscle tone and blood flow, giving you relief.
As with any muscular system, the anorectal group responds very well to physical training such as Kegel maneuvers. However, the difficulty many people have with exercising their pelvic floor is that the muscles can be difficult to locate. Maintaining a constant compression is also a challenge for people who are not used to consciously working their pelvic floor. Women have their Kegelcizers, FemTone weights, and other vaginal devices, which really help isolate and work the specific muscles that help support the pelvic and abdominal cavity. And everyone now knows the benefits of these exercises: reduced hemorrhoids, reduced urinary leakage, less chance of uterine and rectal prolapse, and better sexual response.
But what about the unique physiology of men? Pelvic floor weakness in men often presents not only as hemorrhoids, but also as erectile dysfunction and prostate problems. But just like women, men often find it difficult to isolate the correct muscles for a pelvic floor workout. How can men achieve stronger pelvic floor muscles and all the benefits that come with these exercisers?
Since regular and consistent vaginal Kegel exercises have long been known to be highly effective in eliminating pelvic floor weakness that can lead to hemorrhoids, it was only a matter of time before specific equipment was developed to tone and strengthen the region. anal. Although geared toward men, devices like Peristal, Aneros, Peridise, and others can bring benefits to both men and women.
Anal hemorrhoid massagers like the ones mentioned above are scientifically designed to work with your own body’s natural contractions. Every curve and every angle has a purpose. To use, simply contract and relax the PC sphincter muscles. No more guessing which muscles to tighten and which to relax. The device will begin to move on its own, massaging the anorectal tissues and promoting circulation. These regular, involuntary contractions can become quite strong. Regular sessions with anal hemorrhoid massagers will firm the many small muscles that surround and within the pelvic floor.
Since most people do not consciously exercise their anorectal and pubococcygeal muscles, it is important to start with beginner models. For example, the Peristal is offered in four sizes, sold individually or as a complete set for desired long-term results and a complete muscle workout. Beginners should start with the largest model and work up to smaller models as their muscles get stronger. Starting with the largest model may seem counterintuitive; however, most beginners will not have the fine muscle control necessary to retain the smaller models.
As muscle control improves, so does the circulatory capacity of the area. The anal veins are better able to return blood out of the region instead of pooling and causing discomfort. Peristaltic massage for hemorrhoids relieves, reduces, and prevents the worsening of early-stage hemorrhoids, including hemorrhoids that bulge after a bowel movement but may return to the anus.
A hemorrhoid that already has a permanent prolapse or is visible outside of the anal ring and cannot be manually repositioned should not be treated with an anal hemorrhoid massager. They are also generally not for use by people whose hemorrhoids are thrombosed or clotted. If severe bleeding and/or pain occurs, do not use.