Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your pelvic floor muscles likely aren't top of mind in your everyday life. But they play a surprisingly important role in your ...

High-impact moves like running, jumping, volleyball, and jump rope can increase pelvic pressure and worsen overactive bladder (OAB) leaks and urgency. Lower-impact options such as walking, hiking, ...

If you find yourself needing to pee more often than usual or are experiencing occasional bladder leaks, they could be signs of a weak pelvic floor. But here’s the catch—they can also be symptoms of a ...

If you suffer from interstitial cystitis (IC)-a chronic inflammatory disorder of the bladder-you know the discomfort can be ...

Hypertonic pelvic floor is a condition where the muscles in the lower pelvis have a higher resting tone and difficulty relaxing. This can cause several symptoms that affect bladder and bowel function.

Meet Caroline Elmer-Lyon, M.D., a urogynecologist who specializes in helping women with pelvic floor disorders like urinary incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain. She sees patients at St. Elizabeth ...

Stress does not cause interstitial cystitis (IC), but it can make symptoms worse. Stress affects the nervous system and immune response, which can heighten the perception of pain and sensitivity in ...

From kidney stones to prostate and bladder issues, doctors explain how urological health changes from the 30s onwards and which symptoms across ages should never be ignored.