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 ...

A person with pelvic floor dysfunction will have difficulty controling the muscles of their pelvic floor. This can lead to difficulty when having a bowel movement, urinary problems, lower back pain, ...

Pelvic organ prolapse, a type of pelvic floor disorder, affects almost 3% of U.S. women. Some women have more than one pelvic floor disorder. The "pelvic floor" is a group of muscles that form a kind ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rebecca Maidansky, DPT, is a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health. She has also been a writer for nearly five years, and has bylines in Women's Running Magazine, Health, and Austin ...

A treatment for problems related to your pelvic floor, this therapy includes exercises and techniques to help ease your pain, discomfort, and disruptions to your quality of life. It’s made up of ...

Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses pelvic health issues. It helps offer relief from pain, incontinence, and postsurgical challenges. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissue ...