Men’s health problems often result from a combination of factors, commonly involving the musculoskeletal and neurovascular. Below, we break down the root causes and explain how dysfunction develops in these systems.
1. Musculoskeletal problem
Common Issues:
Chronic pelvic pain
Lower back pain
Erectile dysfunction (mechanical origin)
Post-surgical pain (e.g., prostatectomy)
Poor posture, muscular imbalances, and tension in the pelvic floor or hips can lead to restricted blood flow, nerve irritation, or chronic pain. This is especially common in men with sedentary jobs or those under chronic stress.
2. Neurological and neurovascular problem
Common Issues:
Pudendal neuralgia
Diabetic neuropathy
Nerve-related erectile dysfunction
What’s happening?
Compression or irritation of nerves (especially in the pelvis) can lead to numbness, pain, or dysfunction in sexual and urinary systems. Conditions like diabetes can impair both sensation and blood flow.
STRETCHING EXERCISES THAT TACKLE THESE PROBLEMS!
Stretching is a physical exercise that requires putting body part in a certain position that will serve in the lengthening and elongation of the muscle or muscle group and thus enhance its flexibility and elasticity. Below is the stretching that you can follow to improve men sexual health:
1. Adductor stretching
- Stand with the feed wide apart.
- Toes pointing diagonally outwards.
- Bend your knees and lean forward.
- Use your hand to push your knees outwards.
- Hold for about 10 to 20 seconds.
2. Side lunges stretching
- Standing with feet flat on the floor, hip- width apart.
- Take a wide step with leg to the side and both toes should be pointed in same direction.
- Bend left knee as you stop outward and keep hips back.
- Push off left foot to the return starting position.
- Perform one set of side lunges on left leg then switch to right leg.
- Hold for about 10 to 20 seconds.
3. Piriformis stretching
- Lie on your back with both knees bent and foot on leg over the knee of the other side flat on the floor.
- Rest the ankle of your upper leg over the knee of the other leg.
- Grasp the tight and pull the knee toward your chest.
- Hold for about 10 to 20 seconds.
If you are facing difficulties while doing the stretching. Kindly consult a health care professional for further diagnosis and treatment.
Prepared by
Mohamad Aqiluddin Azman
Your Physio Subang Jaya