Unveiling the Relationship Between Hip Mobility and Pelvic Floor Health
The obturator internus is a muscle that runs from each hip and attaches to the pelvic floor muscles (levator ani) through a tendon known...
Yoga and The Core: Effective Tips to Prevent Overload and Injury
Diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba, the vertical ligament dividing...
Holistic Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles, ligaments and connective tissues supporting the pelvic organs weaken, allowing the organs to fall out of place. It is estimated that as many as 50 percent of women over age 50 have organ prolapse. The degree or amount of prolapse is on a continuum with grade I being mild and grade IV being severe, often requiring surgery. Prolapse of the bladder is known as cystocele . Prolapse of the urethra is known as urethrocele . Prolapse
Diastasis Recti: How to Prevent and Treat Abdominal Separation
Diastasis recti abdominus (DRA) is a separation of the rectus abdominus along the linea alba, typically measured in finger widths and...
Why Your Pelvic Floor Needs Pilates and Yoga
With all the stressors in our daily lives, we often forget about one of the greatest life forces, our breath. Performance scores in...
