Hold that stretch
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Richie
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Hold that stretch
Just a note on stretching. I have found my most effective squat stretch is much more effective with a longer hold. I was doing 60 seconds and now hold for three minutes at least twice a day. These additional minutes really seem to make a difference.
Age: 44 | Symptoms: Pain in pelvis, Post urination drip. Helped by: Squat stretching, PT, Prelief before banned foods, Vit B, Cystoprotec AFTER foods, singulair after foods, Exercise. Makes worse: Stress, Alcohol (1-2 days after), coffee, Artificial sweeteners, chocolate, tonic Wheat/gluten. Drink a lot of water!!! 95% better to date!
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chewymix
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OK - quick question... How the heck do you hold a squat stretch for 2x 3 mins each ? After about 1 minute my thighs burn so bad I have to relax - Do you have any technique tips?
Age: 32 | Onset Age: 26 | Symptoms: 'Pelvic' pain / Abdominal + Pelvic + Hamstring Tension | Helped By: Relaxation / Rest | Worsened By: Sitting / Tension
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Richie
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I use this stretch with my back against a wall. I also put my hands together and use my elbows to push my knees farther apart.
This stretch was originally posted by another user and I use it because it caused the most impact for me. My problem areas are the lower pelvis. It takes time to get to 3 minutes.
Age: 44 | Symptoms: Pain in pelvis, Post urination drip. Helped by: Squat stretching, PT, Prelief before banned foods, Vit B, Cystoprotec AFTER foods, singulair after foods, Exercise. Makes worse: Stress, Alcohol (1-2 days after), coffee, Artificial sweeteners, chocolate, tonic Wheat/gluten. Drink a lot of water!!! 95% better to date!
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chewymix
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ok great thanks - seems I was trying the hands on the floor thing but thought I might be making the stretch less strong - will try out this technique tonight and just remember to hold it as long as I can
thanks
thanks
Age: 32 | Onset Age: 26 | Symptoms: 'Pelvic' pain / Abdominal + Pelvic + Hamstring Tension | Helped By: Relaxation / Rest | Worsened By: Sitting / Tension
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CppsDad
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I also do it with no hands on the floor. I can just sit there like a gorilla for a few minutes at a time. I alternate between that and having hands on the floor.
Mike
Mike
This is NOT medical advice. I am NOT a doctor.
Age: 43 CPPS: 10+ Yrs Recovery Status: 80-85% Symptoms: Pain in testicles, scrotum, rectum, prostate, perineum Makes Worse: Anxiety, Tension, too much Nookie Makes Better: Stretching, Abdominal Massage (Go Theracane!), Relaxation
Age: 43 CPPS: 10+ Yrs Recovery Status: 80-85% Symptoms: Pain in testicles, scrotum, rectum, prostate, perineum Makes Worse: Anxiety, Tension, too much Nookie Makes Better: Stretching, Abdominal Massage (Go Theracane!), Relaxation
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Pelican
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I dont understand how to perform this stretch. If I perform the stretch as it is illustrated in AHIP I can hold it forever without touching the floor. You talk about having problems only after 30 secs!? Are you supposed to relax the thighs against the calfs and just keep the butt a couple of inches above the floor like in the book or do you keep your legs in a 90 degrees position like in that picture to make it less hard on the knees but harder on the thighs? Either way I dont feel that relief you guys are talking about...
Age:25 Onset age:20 | Symptoms: Bladder/rectum pain, heartburn, sexual dysfunction, urethra and perineum pain, IBS, chronic fatigue. Makes worse: bad diet, poor sleep, alcohol. Makes better: positive thinking, good diet, drinking lots of water, internal/exernal stretching
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Richie
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I don't think it is about the sqaut as much as it is spreading the knees apart as wide as you can.
All that said, it depends on what muscles are ailing you. These may not be your area.
All that said, it depends on what muscles are ailing you. These may not be your area.
Age: 44 | Symptoms: Pain in pelvis, Post urination drip. Helped by: Squat stretching, PT, Prelief before banned foods, Vit B, Cystoprotec AFTER foods, singulair after foods, Exercise. Makes worse: Stress, Alcohol (1-2 days after), coffee, Artificial sweeteners, chocolate, tonic Wheat/gluten. Drink a lot of water!!! 95% better to date!