Speaking of this "levator ani movement", many people may not have heard of it. Even when they hear this word, they will feel shy and embarrassed and can't continue reading. In fact, when it comes to health-related topics, there is no need for everyone to hide anything. A generous understanding is also helpful to their health.
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The specific method of "levator ani movement" is to lift the anus upward for 2-3 seconds in a specified period, then relax and repeat this action.
The "levator ani movement" has a foreign name "Kegel movement". This foreign name was chosen because the sport was announced by Dr. Arnold Kaigl of the United States in 1948, hence the name. In addition, because this sport is to exercise the pelvic muscles of the human body, it is also called pelvic exercise. However, in major hospitals in China, doctors often use the name "levator ani" when talking about this sport with patients. After all, it is easier for patients to understand.
Although the "levator ani movement" was announced by foreign doctors, in fact, in China, the origin of this movement can be traced back to a longer time. For example, Emperor Qianlong, who is familiar to everyone, often "lifts the anus", which is also an important health care method for him to live to 89 years old.
Seeing this, it is estimated that everyone can't wait to know the benefits of the "levator ani exercise" that Emperor Qianlong often did. Don't worry. Next, Bian Xiao will come and talk to everyone.
Benefits of "levator ani exercise"
1, prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are caused by anal varicose veins and poor blood return. "levator ani exercise" can squeeze out perianal veins, promote the smooth return of local veins and enhance the function of anal sphincter, so it can effectively prevent and treat hemorrhoids. Therefore, for patients with hemorrhoids, it is advisable to do "levator ani exercise" frequently at ordinary times, which can prevent the recurrence of hemorrhoids and relieve the symptoms such as pain and bleeding when hemorrhoids attack.
2. Prevention and treatment of prostate diseases
For male friends, it is advisable to do more "levator ani exercise" in peacetime, which can help exercise the functions of prostate, bladder and urethra, eliminate inflammation and reduce congestion, thus effectively preventing and treating diseases such as prostatitis and prostatic hyperplasia, and helping to relieve discomfort symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency.
3. Relieve female urinary incontinence
With the increase of age, many women may have urinary incontinence, which is caused by the sagging of pelvic organs and the inability to control urine. For this kind of women, it is advisable to often do the action of lifting anus, which can exercise the pelvic floor muscles, thus enhancing the impedance of urethra and helping to reduce urinary incontinence. About 3 months, the effect will be more obvious.
4, promote maternal physical recovery
During pregnancy, relaxin in the body can relax pelvic floor muscles and ligaments, and the weight of placenta, amniotic fluid and fetus will also cause certain natural damage to pelvic floor muscles. During childbirth, women's pelvic floor muscles and sphincter may also be damaged to some extent. Therefore, it is suggested that pregnant women should do more "levator ani exercise" and carry out pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation to avoid urinary leakage and uterine prolapse.