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 ...

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 ...

Exercise is recommended as the first-line intervention for the treatment of pelvic floor disorders, 13 14 sexual dysfunction 15 and diastasis recti abdominis. 16–18 However, the efficacy of exercise ...

Are you a woman who exercises regularly? If so, here's a vital question: do you train your pelvic floor muscles as part of your routine? If the answer is no, now's the time to start. It's never too ...

There are exercises that specifically strengthen the low back and abs at the same time. Finding an efficient way to do this without the need for equipment is possible. One exercise that fits this need ...

Which kegel exercise balls are best? Kegel exercises can help you improve your pubococcygeus or PC muscle health and strengthen your pelvic floor. While you can perform them without any tools, kegel ...

Your pelvic floor muscles need to be strengthened just like any other muscles in your body. And some core exercises engage the pelvic floor muscles, too. Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the ...

By working on the glutes and core, you’ll protect your lower back from injury and improve the alignment of your hips. This ...

Try doing some simple muscle strengthening exercises in the pelvic area (sometimes called Kegel exercises). You need to squeeze the muscles around your vagina and anus (imagine you are trying to stop ...