When 'stomach gripping' messes with the muscles in your abdomen, your neck, shoulders and back pay the price in pain. Chest ...

Ever wondered whether you have a tight pelvic floor? From pain, to leakage, to UTIs, here are 7 signs that your pelvis needs ...

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Alex Lopes is a pelvic health physiotherapist, the director of Pelvic Health Melbourne in Altona North, and past national ...

If you don’t have the budget for regular massage treatments — or your partner gets easily bored working out your shoulder knots — an electric back massager is a great stand-in. Whether you ...

A high-flying London couple have lost their second legal battle over noisy wooden flooring in their upstairs neighbours' £1.1million flat. Sergey Grazhdankin, 44, and his wife Maria failed in their ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) occurs when the muscles and nerves in the pelvis don’t work as they should. The pelvis is the area between your hips, and the pelvic ...

“When we experience pain, our muscles tense and guard us to protect ourselves from the pain,” explained Heather Jeffcoat, physical therapist and author of Sex Without Pain. “With repeated exposure to ...

For years, traditional crunches have been considered the quintessential exercise for strengthening the core. However, fitness experts have begun to advocate for more effective and ...

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The parts you can’t see — the shaft, legs and bulbs — are inside your pelvis.” Yep, that’s right: The clitoris has hidden ...

The best foot massager can help to relieve muscle soreness if you've been on your feet all day or recovering from exercise. We tested popular foot massagers from brands including Homedics and Renpho, ...