This article was reviewed by Martin Miner, MD. Your pelvic floor is kinda like plumbing: you never really think about it unless there’s something wrong. Although we don’t pay much attention to our ...

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Your pelvic floor muscles are to your body what a structural frame is to your house: foundational. Spanning from hip-to-hip and back-to-front, the pelvic floor muscles are a flexible sling of muscles ...

“We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal on the hip, groin, pelvis, the pelvic floor is missing. It’s wild how this muscle ...

Dear Doctors: The yoga teacher at our local Y is always talking about the pelvic floor and how keeping it strong is important for staying healthy. Is that the same as your core? What would be the ...

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a prevalent condition among women, characterized by the descent of pelvic organs into or through the vaginal canal, causing significant discomfort and impacting the ...

Dear Doctors: The yoga teacher at our local Y is always talking about the pelvic floor and how keeping it strong is important for staying healthy. Is that the same as your core? What would be the ...

GLP-1 usage is on the rise, and researchers are looking for other health benefits associated with the drug, including its effects on bladder health. But as GLP-1s rise in popularity, so do nicknames ...

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and ligaments that supports the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Cycling is an incredible sport with numerous health benefits, but spending long hours in the saddle can take a toll on an often-overlooked part of the body—the pelvic floor. This network of muscles ...