The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissues that act like a sling or hammock to support pelvic organs—such as the ...

Here’s what the pelvic floor is, why it matters and how Kegel exercises can help.

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 ...

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 ...

Pelvic floor exercises may help constipation. Pelvic floor exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor, which may help support bowel movements. Issues with the pelvic floor muscles and nerves may cause ...

You use your pelvic floor all day, every day. But you probably don’t spend much time thinking about it, or even know what it is, until something’s not working right, says Sara Reardon, a pelvic floor ...

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located at the bottom of the pelvis. These muscles support important organs such as the bladder, bowel, and in women, the uterus. A strong pelvic floor helps ...

A belly laugh with your best friend. A sneeze that catches you off guard. A quick jog to catch the bus. These everyday moments should bring joy, not worry about bladder leaks. Here's the good news: ...

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 ...

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 ...