Pinpointing the underlying issue is key for effective treatment.

Roughly a third of women and 16% of men will experience some kind of pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime, statistics have shown. What does that actually mean? The pelvic floor is a group of ...

In women, the pelvic floor muscles are put at risk of damage and dysfunction by a series of factors such as high-impact exercise, obesity, pregnancy and childbirth, chronic constipation and the ...

A dynamic MRI study of sixteen young, healthy Asian nulligravid women has mapped how pelvic floor anatomy shifts across rest, ...

When the pelvic floor’s intricate support system falters, everyday activities and continence are compromised, but advancing diagnostics and targeted therapy offer renewed stability. The pelvic floor ...

A tingling pain that runs from the buttocks to the back of the thighs and down to the ankles.I thought, 'Is this sciatica?' ...

Join us for an informative discussion that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of health. Dr. Gurland’s expertise and innovative approach to patient education are making waves in the colorectal ...

Ideally performed under the instruction of a pelvic floor physical therapist, Kegel exercises remain a first-line treatment for mild prolapse, urinary stress incontinence, and urge incontinence—in ...

A pre-registered scoping review of 24 studies covering more than 5,500 transgender and gender-diverse people finds chronic ...

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 ...

Exercises designed to strengthen your pelvic floor may help treat some cases of chronic constipation. Chronic constipation is a common digestive issue that can significantly affect your quality of ...