Men can develop a hypertonic pelvic floor — over-activation of muscles for peeing and sex. Sometimes it's a response to too much stress or anxiety but there are other causes too. Strength training, ...

You know that uncomfortable feeling you get when you have to pee really bad and don’t think you can hold it much longer? If you want to prevent an accident from happening, strengthening your pelvic ...

The pelvis is the bone structure that sits on top of your legs. It helps you walk, run, and maintain good posture. Some exercises may help you if you’re living with a lateral pelvic tilt. The pelvis ...

There seems to be equal parts mystery and misinformation surrounding the pelvic floor. One of the most common misperceptions is that “pelvic floor issues” are a “woman problem,” that doesn’t affect ...

Exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles include Kegel exercises, bridges, squats, and more. Pelvic floor exercises may help to improve pelvic floor weakness and enhance bowel and bladder control.

According to one estimate, more than 60 percent of women experience urinary incontinence—meaning they leak when they sneeze, laugh, or run. Yet, according to the Mayo Clinic, only 25 to 61 percent of ...

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Some exercises and stretches, like posterior pelvic tilt, gluteal bridge, squats, and hip stretches, may help reduce anterior pelvic tilt. Share on Pinterest Your pelvis helps you walk, run, and lift ...