Exercise
Physical inactivity and overweight promote chronic constipation and may thus increase the risk of hemorrhoidal disease. Many doctors are therefore advising their patients to do more exercise as a preventive measure. But not all sports are recommended.
Exercises that place a strain on the pelvic floor may not be appropriate if you already suffer from the early signs of hemorrhoids. ‘Power’ moves such as hopping and hard impact movements, as, for example in tennis, squash, skipping or intense aerobic workouts, raise pelvic pressure and may promote the enlargement of hemorrhoids. Caution is also recommended when lifting heavy weights. Walking or swimming are more suitable because they relieve the strain on the pelvic floor.
Experts often recommend special training to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Such exercises easily can be integrated into the daily routine: Simply sit on a chair, round your back and stretch the muscles around the buttocks, as if you were pulling your back passage inside. Maintain the tension of your muscles, exhale, slowly count to ten and relax. You can repeat this exercise about ten times, several times a day.
Experts often recommend special training to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Such exercises easily can be integrated into the daily routine: Simply sit on a chair, round your back and stretch the muscles around the buttocks, as if you were pulling your back passage inside. Maintain the tension of your muscles, exhale, slowly count to ten and relax. You can repeat this exercise about ten times, several times a day.
