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 ...
Quick flick Kegels, marches, heel slides, Happy Baby Pose, and diaphragmatic breathing are five exercises that help relax and condition the pelvic floor muscles. If you can’t sneeze, laugh, or cough ...
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 ...
Your pelvic floor is one of the most important muscle groups in your body, yet it’s often the one women learn about after ...
So you haven't had a child? Honey, regardless – you need to be doing your pelvic floor exercises. Those teeny tiny muscles take a hell of a beating throughout life, and keeping them strong can benefit ...
The pelvis is the bone structure that sits on top of your legs. It helps you walk, run, and maintain good posture. Some exercises may help you if you’re living with a lateral pelvic tilt. The pelvis ...
According to one estimate, more than 60 percent of women experience urinary incontinence—meaning they leak when they sneeze, laugh, or run. Yet, according to the Mayo Clinic, only 25 to 61 percent of ...
Posture and core strength are very important when it comes to longevity and carrying out daily tasks. Discover why pelvic ...
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 ...
Your pelvis does more than just hold up your body – it plays a central role in stability, posture, movement, bladder and bowel control, and core strength. Whether you’re walking, sitting, lifting, or ...
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 ...