There seems to be equal parts mystery and misinformation surrounding the pelvic floor. One of the most common misperceptions is that “pelvic floor issues” are a “woman problem,” that doesn’t affect ...

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 ...

Co-founders of New York's Fit Pregnancy Club say you should master these four moves for pelvic stability before jumping back into your normal fitness routine. When it comes to physical feats of the ...

I'm sharing my unconventional abs and pelvic floor workout that I love doing right at home. In this video, I break down how to use ab and hip engagement in creative ways to target those core muscles.

Pelvic floor exercises may help constipation. Pelvic floor exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor, which may help support bowel movements. Issues with the pelvic floor muscles and nerves may cause ...

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 ...

Picture this: it’s your quarterly meeting – a three-hour slog. You’ve prepared your slides and have all your reports ready to go. Your morning commute is brimming with confidence. You push open the ...

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 ...

Your pelvis is your body's unsung hero. That bowl-shaped configuration of bones in your lower abdomen is the main support for your spine and connects to the glutes, quads, core, and pelvic floor, so ...

Pelvic floor dysfunction happens when the muscles, ligaments, and tissues that support the bladder, rectum, and sexual organs weaken or become tight. It can cause pain and affect bladder and bowel ...