This 2-Minute Exercise Relaxes the Muscle That Wakes You Up at Night After 60 | Senior Health
Are you waking up at 2 or 3 AM every night to urinate after age 60?
You are not alone—and the real cause may not be your bladder.
In this video, you will learn a clinically grounded 2-minute exercise routine that relaxes the exact muscle and fluid mechanism that wakes many seniors up at night. Most people believe nighttime urination (nocturia) is simply normal aging, prostate problems, or weak pelvic floor muscles. But modern physiology shows a major overlooked trigger: fluid pooling in the legs during the day.
As we age, the valves in our leg veins weaken and fluid collects in the ankles and calves. When you lie down at night, that fluid returns to the bloodstream, reaches the kidneys, and forces the body to produce urine—interrupting your sleep repeatedly.
This video explains:
✅ Why nocturia is often a circulation issue, not just a bladder issue
✅ How the calf muscle pump acts as your “second heart”
✅ A simple ankle pump exercise that helps drain fluid before bedtime
✅ Gentle stretches that release pelvic and lumbar tension
✅ How a tight pelvic floor can worsen nighttime urgency
✅ The most powerful step: leg elevation + diaphragmatic breathing
✅ The complete 3-2-1 bedtime protocol to stop waking up at night
If you are over 60 and struggling with broken sleep, leg swelling, frequent urination, or bladder urgency, this routine can help restore deeper, uninterrupted rest naturally.
Try this tonight and notice the difference.
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🔽 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:19 - Exercise No.1
05:07 - Exercise No.2
06:14 - Exercise No.3
07:11 - Exercise No.4
08:29 - Exercise No.5
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