The abdominal muscles provide postural support, protect internal organs, and perform other important functions. The lower abdominal muscles help protect the pelvic cavity. The rectus abdominis is the ...

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Our abdominal muscles are among the hardest-working muscles in the body. They are involved in nearly every move we make, keeping the body stable and balanced, protecting our spine and even ensuring ...

Pelvic pain can affect males for many reasons. Examples include a urinary tract infection (UTI), a sexually transmitted infection (STI), urinary stones, and prostatitis. They can cause lower abdomen ...

These will focus on stretching and strengthening the muscles of your abdomen, pelvis and lower back. Some people find that working with a chiropractor can be helpful. Staying aware of your posture is ...

The ovaries are an important part of the female reproductive system. Their job is twofold. They produce the hormones, including estrogen, that trigger menstruation. Their function is also to release ...

Most women in the country suffer from pain in the lower abdomen. Periods and sitting for long hours contribute to the increase in pelvic pain. If the problem persists for more than six months, then it ...

Patients with cancers of the abdomen and pelvis which were previously thought to be inoperable are now surviving long term thanks to developments in surgical techniques, according to a study. Research ...

I AM playing a video game on my phone, making a bird climb and dive to avoid hazards and collect points. It is pretty simple and unremarkable except for one thing: I am using my vagina as a game ...

Kidney stone disease, increasingly common in both men and women, presents differently across genders. Men often experience flank and groin pain, potentially radiating to the testicles, and are prone ...