Your pubic bone, also referred to as the pubis, fuses with your sacrum, coccyx and ilium to comprise your pelvic girdle. Muscles such your hip abductors and adductors, flexors and extensors surround your pubis, giving it the mobility and...
The pubic bone is comprised of the ilium, or iliac crest, the pubis and ischium, and the superior and inferior rami. It gains its strength from four pubic ligaments that surround it; these ligaments connect the sacrum and ilium, the sacrum and...
Epididymitis refers to pain and inflammation of the epididymus, which is a tubular structure on the posterior of the male testicles. It most often occurs due to an infection and can present with a wide variety of symptoms including pain in the low...
Getting the lower belly tighter and more toned can be a challenging endeavor, often because the wrong exercises are being performed. You will need to focus on two key areas for getting your lower belly tight--the transversus abdominis and the...
Kegel exercises were developed by Dr. Arnold Kegel in 1948. Aging and surgery can weaken muscles that control urine and bowel movements. The exercises strengthen the muscles of the pelvis. Some men are able to achieve orgasm without ejaculating by...
Protective cups are designed to prevent damage to the testicles and scrotum during contact sports. When properly fitted, protective cups fully cover the genitals and deliver any impact force to the pubic bone to minimize the risk of serious...
The pubococcygeus muscle, generally referred to as the PC muscle, is pivotal to genital functioning in both sexes. This muscle runs from the pubic bone to the tail bone, also known as the coccyx. The failure of this vital muscle to relax as...
The bladder acts as a storage tank, ideally holding urine until there is a convenient time and place to urinate. Many people suffer embarrassment and discomfort due to urinary incontinence--loss of bladder control--particularly as they age. In...
The gracilis muscle is one of the five adductor muscles that make up the groin, connecting the pelvis bone to the knee. Playing soccer can cause strains or tears to the muscle, which is usually felt more when active. Consult your physician if you...
If you shave your bikini area, there is a chance that you may get some ingrown hairs. The pubic area, or bikini area, is one of the most common locations for ingrown hair in women, according to the Mayo Clinic. Ingrown hairs occur when hair curls...
The pubococcygeus muscle is a muscle found in men and women that lies between the tail bone and pubic bone. The main functions of this muscle are to control the flow of urine and to contract during orgasm. The PC muscle is exercised for better...
Subpubic fat refers to the fat accumulation at the base of your abdomen along your pubic bone. This layer of fat is caused by improper diet and lack of exercise, and improving your lifestyle in both these areas is the key to losing the fat. Before...
According to a 2008 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, 15.7 percent of American women suffer from some form of urinary incontinence. Bladder sling procedures are used to treat stress incontinence, a condition in which...
Exercise is key in managing osteoarthritis, or joint inflammation, in the lumbar spine. Strengthening the muscles helps relieve the pressure of gravity while spreading nutritive fluids in the joints. Choose exercises that support your spine while...
Running provides a variety of physical and mental benefits -- weight control, cardiovascular health, stress relief and even a more active social network. However, it demands a lot of the muscles and joints of your lower body, including those of...
Regularly exercising your lower back can help alleviate existing back pain, reduce your risk of back injury and build metabolism-boosting muscle tissue. MayoClinic.com recommends performing each exercise three to four times, gradually increasing...
Your pelvic floor muscles are located between your legs, running from the front of your pubic bone to the back at the base of your spine. These muscles can become weak over time due to pregnancy, overweight, heavy lifting or the aging process....
According to the American Council on Exercise, you cannot spot reduce fat from specific body areas. Your genes, history and lifestyle affect the shape of your body. While you cannot control all three influences, you can look and feel healthier...
It's important to maintain a strong core by training your abdominal muscles; abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in their position. The stability ball offers users an array of different ways to perform abdomen...
Situps work your abdominals and your hips flexors. Done properly, situps strengthen your core without undue strain. Unless you pull on your head with your hands hard enough to strain your neck, or cervical spine, situps should never damage your...
The liver is the largest gland of the body and is situated in the upper right part of the abdominal cavity Liver pain is usually felt in that region, but at times can be felt in the lower back. The pain usually feels like a dull ache and can be...
Kegel exercises help develop the pubococcygeal muscle, or PC muscle, which are located between the pubic bone and tailbone. In men, developing this muscle can increase the firmness and duration of erections, and can also prolong ejaculation,...
The PC or pubococcygeus muscle supports the bladder, helps control urinary flow and aids sexual function. Kegel exercises, which work the PC muscle, can be performed by men, according to MayoClinic.com. The exercises might help with erectile...
Osteitis pubis involves inflammation of your pubic bone at the point where the bone meets along the front portion of your body. Inflammation can be caused by a number of factors, including overuse or as a result of trauma, according to...
Running improves both your physical and mental health, requires no fancy equipment, and can be done almost anywhere. But the benefits to your waistline, your cardiovascular system, your leg muscles and your mind don't come cheap. If you run...
Proper pelvic and spinal alignment is important for posture, respiration and to keep an efficient relationship to gravity. The spine's perfect design allows for flexibility, shock absorption and for humans to stand and walk on two feet. A...
Most women suffer from menstrual cramps--some cramps are severe, while others may be mild. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, University of Maryland Medical Center and The American Family Physician all recommend...
Delivering a big baby with large shoulders increases the risk that shoulder dystocia will occur. Dr. Henry Lerner, on the Shoulder Dystocia website, explains that this delivery complication occurs when a baby's shoulders are stuck behind the pubic...
Tightness in the inner thigh can be problematic and lead to movement compensations that will predispose you to groin injuries, according to Dr. Vincent Morelli's overview of groin injuries appearing in the "American Family Physician". Groin...
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