Founder of the renowned Prostate Seed Institute talks about the potential benefits of yoga.

Irving, TX, – Men who are undergoing prostate cancer treatments may soon find their doctors recommending a unique way to potentially alleviate side effect-related symptoms. Research has shown that partaking in regular yoga exercises can lessen concerns related to some of the most troubling side effects of treatment.

The study in question focused on a group of men who had all been treated for prostate cancer using external beam radiation. Some members of the group were asked to attend twice weekly yoga classes. Members of the second population underwent radiation treatments without yoga serving as a follow-up.

“What researchers found is quite notable,” says Dr. Gregory Echt, founder and lead surgeon at the Prostate Seed Institute. “Men in the yoga group reported fewer concerns related to urinary complaints and erectile dysfunction. While yoga didn’t eliminate these concerns entirely, men in the yoga group simply fared better overall.”

While the reasons behind the difference isn’t entirely known, researcherssuspect the nature of yoga gets the credit. Yoga is known to include poses that are designed to strengthen the muscles in the pelvic floor. In doing so, this form of exercise may help men avoid or lessen the impacts of some treatment-related side effects, researchers speculate.

“Although further study is needed to explore the potential in greater depth, yoga may very well help some men cope more efficiently with the treatment process,” says Dr. Echt. “Techniques such as yoga and meditation may also lower stress, which can be very important for men undergoing cancer therapy.”

An estimated 160,000 American men will be diagnosed with cancer in the coming year. Treatments, such as radiation, are highly effective in helping men successfully battle this disease. They are not, however, without their share of potential side effects. Men undergoing treatment are strongly urged to talk with their doctors about any side effects and measures they may take to help alleviate them.

About The Prostate Seed Institute
The Prostate Seed Institute is one of the country’s leading pioneers in prostate cancer treatment including prostate seed implementation, a fast and painless procedure that effectively treats prostate cancer in its earliest stages. With a team of oncology experts and a state-of-the-art facility, the Prostate Seed Institute provides prostate cancer patients with the most comprehensive treatment available. To see the Procedure Comparison Chart and learn more about the Prostate Seed InstituteCLICK HERE.