Pelvic floor problems can occur in many forms for both men and women. Fecal or urinary leakage and pelvic pain—are all common pelvic floor problems. The pelvic floor encompasses the muscles, ligaments ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.

Your pelvis is your body's unsung hero. That bowl-shaped configuration of bones in your lower abdomen is the main support for your spine and connects to the glutes, quads, core, and pelvic floor, so ...

What Is a Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Sometimes, the muscles and other kinds of tissue that hold everything in place inside your pelvis get stretched out, weak, or torn. When this happens, some of your ...

There are some structural differences between the female and the male pelvis. Most of these differences involve providing enough space for a baby to develop and pass through the birth canal of the ...

A pelvic floor disorder affects the function of the pelvic muscles and organs. It can include symptoms such as bulging organs (prolapse) and urinary leakage (incontinence). A person’s risk of pelvic ...

A tilted pelvis means the pelvis is tipped forward, backward, or off-center, often due to poor posture but also due to health conditions that change the pelvic structure, like degenerative joint ...

Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Premier Physical Therapy in Chicago. He works in both outpatient rehab and in-home physical therapy. Your pelvic floor includes your bladder, rectum ...

Some possible cause of pelvic pain in people with female reproductive organs include menstrual cramps, ovulation, and gastrointestinal issues. Pelvic pain affects the lowest part of the abdomen and ...

I was settling into one of those airport activity tables with high stools and electric outlets at my flight’s gate, waiting for the agent to announce boarding, when I felt a gathering storm at the ...

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 ...