Home Remedies – Best Exercises – Activities For Pelvic Infection

Several different compounds found in garlic will destroy harmful bacteria and good for treating pelvic inflammatory disease.^1, 2

Kegels, squats, bridge, and a few other exercises strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and mitigate the effects..³

Physiotherapy aids the pharmacological treatment of pelvic infection in managing the symptoms and avoids recurrent episodes of infection.⁴

The female reproductive system consists of the lower and upper genital tract. The pelvic infections are often associated with the female upper reproductive tract ascending from the vagina to the uterus and fallopian tubes which further spreads to the ovaries.

Finding relief for symptoms is often crucial in managing the condition in women. Fortunately, there are plenty of home remedies that work better to reduce inflammation and aid in faster recovery.

Heat Pads- They are a great source of home remedy to reduce pain and help relax the pelvic muscles. Hot showers, warm baths, and heating pads treat cramps and pain.

OTC Anti-Inflammatory Medicines – Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents have the potential to reduce the sequelae associated with pelvic infection. Painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen can provide relief to your cramps and aid in reducing the severity of the condition.

Turmeric – This has very strong antibiotic and antibacterial properties that can reduce pain and inflammation and is good for treating pelvic infection.

Garlic – Garlic may be helpful as a natural broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps to regulate good vaginal bacteria and prevent relapse of infections.^1,2

Clinical studies have demonstrated that 60-70% of pelvic infection is caused because of bacterial infections. The first avenue of treatment generally begins with antibiotics that help control the spread of infections. But in most instances, exercises and activities in conjunction with antibiotic therapy address the other symptoms associated with the disease.

Similarly, physiotherapy aids pelvic infection treatment at different stages of progression of the disease. The individual develops sharp or cramping pain when there is a sudden and severe inflammation (acute pelvic infection). Physiotherapy is often helpful for mild to moderate pelvic infection to decrease the pain and inflammation along the uterine.³

Pelvic floor exercises on the other hand play an important role in strengthening the pelvic muscles and reducing the pain during sex. It also enhances the potential of achieving pleasurable sensations. Studies have shown that the below exercises reduced the frequency and severity of symptoms and relapse of infections.

Kegels: Doing Kegel exercises can help strengthen your pelvic portion which in turn helps you to manage or prevent complications such as incontinence.

Squats: Squats are not only helpful for your thighs and butts but can be very good for the pelvic floor due to several health benefits of squats. It also tightens your vagina.

Bridge: In addition to the glutes, bridging helps work the pelvic floor. When you are in pain rehabilitation, your physiotherapist might suggest for pelvic bridge because this is a great exercise for people who are unable to squat due to back, hip, or knee pain.⁴

Although exercises have shown to help pelvic muscles during pelvic infection, yet some of the exercises can cause harm and make the condition more severe especially when the individual has a weak pelvic floor. Exercises such as sit-ups, lifting heavy weights, double leg lifts, and other high-impact activities can increase the risk of infections and lead to further incontinence.

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