Chiropractic Care for Prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate that is either an acute or chronic problem in men. It is a common affliction in men under age 50. There are several reasons why this prostate problem may occur. Recognizing its symptoms, and differentiating between acute and chronic, dictates the course of treatment for prostatitis. Chiropractic care for prostatitis is one form of treatment that helps relieve the symptoms associated with the chronic prostate disease.

Why Prostatitis Occurs

• The prostate is a small gland found in the reproductive system in men. The internal organ is situated under the bladder just behind the rectum and surrounds the urethra canal. During sexual intercourse, the prostate provides fluid for the sperm to travel through the urethra so the resulting semen is not too acidic for the female vaginal canal. Prostatitis occurs from an infection, trauma or injury, or an autoimmune disorder.

  Acute prostatitis occurs suddenly and is usually caused by a bacteria infection. Chronic prostatitis returns frequently and affects the person's quality of life. It may be the result of a recurring bacteria infection, but it is not the cause in all cases.

Prostatitis Symptoms

• Since prostatitis symptoms are similar to other diseases, including urological-related ones, it is often difficult to diagnose the prostate condition. But prostate problems often are accompanied by lower back or muscle pain and difficulty urinating. Men with prostatitis may also urinate often at night or feel a burning sensation or pain when urinating.

  Other prostatitis symptoms are pain when ejaculating, a sore or swollen prostate and blood in the urine. A fever and chills could also be present with prostatitis.

Prostatitis Treatment

• While antibiotics generally clear up prostatitis caused by an infection, other treatments are considered for chronic inflammation of the prostate. Since nerve reflexes in the lower spine might be involved, chiropractic care for prostatitis is used as a treatment method.

  Chiropractic care looks at a problem from a holistic viewpoint. The principle of the science is to treat the whole body as it is interconnected from the spine. With prostatitis, chiropractic care looks beyond the prostate and examines the health of the pancreas, kidneys, liver and colon. A general look at diet and exercise, as well as an exam of the circulatory and digestive systems, is conducted.

  In using chiropractic care for prostatitis, spinal manipulations are given to ease any physical pressure or mental stress that may be hampering proper circulation and waste eliminations. Chiropractic treatment enhances circulation to vital organs in the body to promote healing and reduce inflammation of the prostate.

  Along with chiropractic care for prostatitis, prostate massage is considered an effective treatment for chronic inflammation of the prostate. Massaging the prostate increases blood flow to the area and supplies it with oxygen and nutrients necessary for healing.