Yoga and Urology: Let’s Talk About the Unlikely Relationship!

Most of us might have incorrectly perceived yoga as something that is used completely to benefit our religious, spiritual, and psychological fitness. But, do you know, yoga poses are proved to be one of the significant matters to assist urinary troubles in people? While all urological cases have to be taken to a urologist, yoga and certain lifestyle changes can help you a lot with your bladder, pelvic floor, urinary incontinence, and kidneys. So, let’s take an intensive look at how yoga and urology becomes an inseparable unit. 



The Benefits of Yoga with Respect to Urology:

Various urological issues like interstitial cystitis or incontinence are related to the poor musculo-skeletal and nerve function of the back and pelvis. And when it comes to the pelvic floor, either of the two issues – lessened muscle tone or increased tightness of muscular tissues in the pelvic floor – are found to happen. However, the good news is that certain yoga positions can help strengthen, tone, or relax the muscle layers of the pelvic floor. Besides, numerous yoga practices address the soundness of the lower back and spine, which particularly assumes a great role in bladder fitness.


Plan Ahead:

Few exercises, which may be helpful to cure certain urologic conditions, are listed below. Hope this will help you plan a better yoga routine ahead for urology health after this year's International Yoga Day!
  • Deep breathing (This is particularly to reduce disorders occurring due to stress.) 
  • Shoulder stand pose 
  • Side leg lift activities 
  • Wind reliving 
  • Frog / Fish / Locust / Plank / Bird / Bridge / Cobra / Cow / Crocodile / Squatting pose 
  • Seated twist 

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