The pubic symphysis is where two halves of the pelvic bone come together. The symphysis joint is held together with ligaments and soft tissue. The term "symphysis" comes from Greek, meaning “a natural ...

Osteitis pubis is a painful condition that causes inflammation around the center of the pelvis. This joint (called the pubic symphysis) connects the left and right sides of your pelvis and is ...

When Brittany Mahomes recently advised moms to take care of their pelvic floors, she raised awareness of a condition that is more common than many young women realize. “Women don’t get educated about ...

An external pelvic fixator is a surgical procedure that stabilizes a broken hip or pelvic bone. A surgeon will use small screws, pins, and carbon fiber bars to stabilize the fracture. Doctors may use ...

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized treatment for problems related to the pelvic floor. It's a group of muscles that help stabilize your core, while assisting with ...

Millions of women embrace the risks of pregnancy to bring new life into the world and experience the joys of motherhood. For many women, however, childbirth can be traumatic to their body and leave a ...

For more than six years, 19-year-old Kendall Ivy of Tuscaloosa has fought a rare and aggressive bone cancer–in her pelvic ...

While scrolling on TikTok, you might land on videos about the “pelvic floor” or “pelvic floor therapy” filled with advice and exercises. The TikTok hashtag #pelvicfloor has garnered over 578 million ...

Building core muscle strength can also help, Dr. Botros says. “It's important to also recognize where there's unequal ...

Pregnancy can be pretty rough. From puffed-up ankles, to backaches, sore boobs, and the not-so-glamorous reality of morning sickness… it’s a lot. And just when you think it can’t get more ...

During your third trimester, you're probably experiencing a lot of feelings — from excitement over being so close to the finish line to frustration from the aches and pains that can often come with ...