How many of you are willing to run and jump wearing white leggings? Giggles followed when I asked this question of a group of ladies, but why? Because we’re not used to discussing pelvic floor health ...
Exercises designed to strengthen your pelvic floor may help treat some cases of chronic constipation. Chronic constipation is a common digestive issue that can significantly affect your quality of ...
Learn how to effectively strengthen your pelvic floor with targeted core exercises. Physical therapists share moves to improve bladder function, sexual health, and reduce back pain.
Last time you let out a hearty laugh or cough, did a little pee escape too? It happens to the best of us, and it’s one common sign that your pelvic floor could use a little TLC. “The pelvic floor is a ...
Pelvic floor exercises can help either strengthen or relax your pelvic muscles. Your pelvic floor muscles help support your intestines, bladder, vagina, uterus, cervix, rectum, and prostate. Doing ...
It’s time to show these overlooked muscles more love. Credit...Gritchelle Fallesgon for The New York Times Supported by By Danielle Friedman The author has done regular pelvic floor exercises and ...
There are many different types of therapy – psychological, sexual, physical. But have you ever heard of pelvic floor therapy? Or, better yet, do you know what a pelvic floor is? You probably don't ...
When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men? These moves, including the famous Kegel exercises, are often associated with their benefits ...