Are you paying attention to your pelvic floor health? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and nerves that form a "supportive hammock" from the back, through the tailbone, lower abdominal area and ...
If you suffer from frequent back spasms or urination or, on the flip-side, have difficulty urinating, there's a chance you might have a tight or overactive pelvic floor. Most people are unaware that ...
Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men? These moves, including the famous Kegel exercises, are often associated with their benefits for women. But—surprise!—Kegels offer health wins for men, ...
Stopping your pee mid-flow could help you beat erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, scientists have claimed. New research suggests that pelvic floor exercises could help around ...
When women—runners or not—hear “pelvic floor,” their minds likely go straight to kegel exercises. And that’s no surprise, really, given the history: A doctor in the 1940s, Arnold Kegel, worked with ...
The coronavirus pandemic has been blamed for a rise in mental health conditions, weight gain, broken toes, skin picking and dental issues. But, according to physical therapists and urologists, it also ...
What Is Your Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor is a set of muscles that support many of your organs. In people with uteruses, it supports the uterus, bladder, and colon. In people with penises, it ...
Do you ever leak during a run? Or perhaps when you cough, sneeze, laugh or jump? If so, it's likely due to weak pelvic floor muscles – the muscles responsible for supporting the bladder, womb and ...