Category: Hip and pelvic conditions

4 Exercises For Stress Incontinence

4 Exercises For Stress Incontinence

Stress Incontinence is the involuntary leakage of a few drops of urine, with an increase in intra-abdominal pressure like coughing, laughing, lifting, or sneezing. It usually results from the weakness of the pelvic floor musculature. Sometimes these muscles are tight or tensed. Stress continence is more common in women, especially after childbirth and pregnancy. Following … Continue reading 4 Exercises For Stress Incontinence

6 Exercises For Gluteal Tendinopathy

6 Exercises For Gluteal Tendinopathy

Gluteal muscles are the muscles of the hip. Out of the three glute muscles, the gluteus medius muscle is commonly affected in gluteal tendinopathy. It is due to overuse or degeneration. Gluteus tendinopathy is common in players in jumping sports and runners. It also affects people with a sedentary lifestyle. Weak gluteus medius muscle and … Continue reading 6 Exercises For Gluteal Tendinopathy

8 Hip Stretches For Hip Pain Relief

8 Hip Stretches For Hip Pain Relief

Hip pain can result from several causes ranging from injury, sprain, strain, bursitis, and arthritis to inflammatory conditions. Hip pain often leads to decreased range of motion at the joint, reduced hip muscle strength, and limited ability to walk and climb stairs. These limitations result from tightness in the muscles or capsule around the hip … Continue reading 8 Hip Stretches For Hip Pain Relief

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction Exercises

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction Exercises

Pubic Symphysis joint holds the pelvic bones together and is strengthened by ligaments and muscles. Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) occurs when the joint becomes relatively mobile which leads to allow instability in the pelvic girdle. It is common in pregnancy due to increased pelvic load, laxity of ligaments under the influence of hormonal changes, and … Continue reading Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction Exercises

7 Exercises for Menstrual cramps and Period pain

7 Exercises for Menstrual cramps and Period pain

Menstrual Cramps and period pains are very common and annoying. The primary cause for this is the prostaglandins(a lipid compound with hormone like effects)which is released in the body during menstruation to help uterus contract. Prostaglandin is necessary for uterus to contract and shed its lining but when these prostaglandins level are in excess, they … Continue reading 7 Exercises for Menstrual cramps and Period pain

Top 8 Pelvic Floor Exercises

Photo by Li Sun on Pexels.com Pelvic floor muscle strengthening is very important. It has amazing benefits. Following are the top 8 pelvic floor exercises which are easy to do and are beneficial. KEGELS- Squeeze the pelvic muscles as if trying to stop urine flow. The feeling is one of ‘squeeze and lift’. Hold it … Continue reading Top 8 Pelvic Floor Exercises