Regular exercise before pregnancy may protect against so-called pelvic girdle pain as the fetus grows, according to a new study from Norway. Between 20 and 40 percent of pregnant women experience some ...

Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy can lead to an easier childbirth experience and a lower risk of incontinence. Many experts recommend pelvic floor exercises during pregnancy.

Most studies on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy look at the effects of about 150 minutes of active time per week.

Correspondence to Katrine Mari Owe, Department of Psychosomatics and Health Behaviour, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, P.O. Box 4404 Nydalen, Oslo N-0403, Norway; Katrine.Mari.Owe{at}fhi.no ...

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 are exercises that specifically strengthen the low back and abs at the same time. Finding an efficient way to do this without the need for equipment is possible. One exercise that fits this need ...

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 ...

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 ...