Tag Archives: Pelvic
Jen Affleck Is on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Just 2 Months Postpartum—and Pelvic Floor PTs Have Thoughts
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck salsa’d her way through the season 34 premiere of Dancing With the Stars on September...
Why your pelvic floor becomes weak during menopause and what you can do about it, according to an expert physical therapist
Going through the menopause triggers a lot of changes in your body, including your pelvic floor.This is the group of muscles that sit a...
A pelvic floor physical therapist says these are the three exercises everyone, including men, should be doing
Pelvic floor issues can have a big impact on your quality of life, particularly if you're dealing with incontinence or experiencing pai...
I asked a Pilates instructor for her top five pelvic floor strengthening exercises—here’s what she recommends
If you're trying to strengthen your pelvic floor, you're probably already doing daily Kegels. But there are plenty of other ways to str...
No, not kegels — this deep core routine will strengthen your abs and pelvic floor
I knew that pregnancy and childbirth could affect your core and pelvic floor, but I didn’t realize how much it would until I went throu...
Does Your Pelvic Floor Need More Relaxing Or Strengthening Exercises
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that sit at the base of the pelvis, acting like a hammock to support your pelvic organs, includi...
Goodbye crunches and sit-ups — these 3 exercises target your ‘deep core’ muscles to strengthen your pelvic floor and stabilize your spine
Building a strong core means far more than just flattening your stomach or sculpting visible abs.Your deep core refers to a group of mu...
This plank variation worked my hamstrings, abs, and pelvic floor — here’s why I recommend it
Planks are one of the best exercises for building deep core strength, but did you know that you can do planks in reverse?Reverse planks...
Signs Your Pelvic Floor Could Use A Workout, From A Urologist
You don't need an anatomy degree to have a basic understanding of your body's major muscle groups. Most folks know that their biceps si...
A pelvic floor expert says 70% of her patients do squeezes incorrectly—these are her tips on getting the most out of kegels
Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor squeezes, are one of the most common and effective ways to build strength and control in yo...