Prostatitis is a grouping of disorders that affect the prostate gland. Bacterial infections are the leading cause of prostatitis, but you may also experience the inflammation, pain, discomfort and urinary difficulties associated with this condition as a result of injury or stress, or the cause may be of unknown origin. While most people dealing with prostatitis turn to prescription medications to remedy the condition, more natural modes of treatment are available to lessen the often trying and uncomfortable symptoms.
Hydrotherapy
One of the most common natural treatments for prostatitis is a form of hydrotherapy in which you sit in device known as a "sitz" bath, a plastic mechanism that easily fits onto your standard toilet and holds just enough water to submerge the body's pelvic region. As you sit in this apparatus, the warm water it holds is believed to promote within the prostate. By increasing blood circulation, you're not only soothing any associated pain or discomfort but also fostering healing within the prostate gland itself. To use a sitz bath, fill it with warm water and sit for between 10 and 30 minutes each day, continually adding warm water as it cools. Filling your bathtub with just enough water to cover the pelvis achieves the same results.
Triggers
Another effective method of naturally treating prostatitis is by simply avoiding any substances that prompt inflammation and pain the condition. Alcohol is probably one of the more common triggers, but you may also find that caffeine, citrus fruits, spicy peppers, certain herbs and other food products cause trouble for you, so keep track of your dietary intake as you look for those substances that worsen your symptoms.
Acupuncture
Some people turn to Eastern medicine in the form of acupuncture to relieve pain and discomfort associated with prostatitis, especially when the cause of the condition is unknown. In this method of treatment, needles are inserted along the body's pressure points to reduce inflammation of the prostate and thereby alleviate associated symptoms.
Biofeedback
If these methods of treatment fail to bring relief, you may want to consider biofeedback therapy to treat the condition. In this form of care, a licensed therapist gives you the tools to actually use your mind to alleviate pain. As you work with a therapist, you learn to actively relax the muscles of the body and dissolve the pain from the inside. Ask your doctor to recommend a biofeedback therapist.
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