Kidney stones are waste materials that crystallize to form solid masses. They occur due to insufficiency of fluids in the body, excessive salt intake, high oxalate levels, poor diet, and obesity.
Exercises and yoga if practiced regularly help in relieving kidney stone symptoms like abdominal cramps, urinary incontinence, nausea, and burning sensation.
Regular mild exercise is good for body functioning, keeping weight under control, digestion, and blood circulation, and also is effective for kidney stones.
Exercise keeps some of the important risk factors that may lead to kidney stone development under control like high cholesterol level, high blood pressure, and body weight.
Calcium oxalate is a major constituent of kidney stones. Exercising flushes out the excess salt, oxalates, and minerals out of the body.
Apart from improving blood circulation, it also improves kidney function and helps in filtering out urea from the body.
Sometimes, the stones get stuck in the urinary tract. Exercising mobilizes the stones and helps the body to flush them out naturally through urine.
Exercises like skipping and jogging prevent salts and minerals to deposit in your body and form hard masses.
Before you start your exercise regime, here are a few helpful tips to get you going:
Once you start exercising, you may lose a lot of body fluids through sweating. This is why it is important to hydrate your body properly before starting workouts. Drink water, fruit juices, or lemonades before and after your exercise routine to replenish your body.
Before starting workouts talk to your doctor and physical instructor about exercises that are good for your condition. If you are on any medication, inform your doctor and be aware of potential side effects.
Certain exercises like jogging or light cardio help to naturally pass the stones through urination. Reach out to your physical instructor and find out about exercises that aid in the passing of kidney stones naturally.
Just because you have kidney stones does not mean that you cannot lead a normal life. Stay motivated and be physically active. A sedentary lifestyle can lead to recurrence of the disease. It is also important not to overstrain your body. If you are having abdominal or muscle pains or any other discomfort after doing exercises, consult your doctor immediately.
Cardio is good for your heart, lungs, and overall health. They lower blood pressure, body weight, and blood sugar, and improve sleep patterns. Jogging, walking, or cycling are also good exercises to consider.
Stretching exercises improve body strength, give relief to abdominal cramps, and improve the functioning of the vital organs.
They strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and improve bowel control. Pelvic exercises like the Kegel exercise can be practiced regularly at home:
The exercise can be done three times a day.
Yoga is an effective way for holistic improvement of the body and also helps to relieve symptoms of pain, urinary incontinence, and nausea, and naturally eliminates stones through urine. However, yoga should be accompanied by a balanced diet and hydration.
Padahasthasana is done in an upright standing position. This yoga aids in removing flatulence, improves digestion, and strengthens the body.
This posture reduces high blood pressure, and diabetes, and relaxes the mind and the body.
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It is crucial to drink lots of fluids and keep the body well-hydrated. Dehydration and loss of fluids can further aggravate kidney stones. Along with exercise, proper diet and nutrition is also necessary. Avoid rigorous exercising as it can worsen the condition.
