Tag: Pelvic Floor

Tightness and tension in the hips can keep you from going about your daily activities. Try a few stretches to relieve them. The double-knee torso rotation opens up the hips. The floor hip flexor stretch improves hip mobility and flexibility. The half lunge step and side hip stretch ease tension in the hips. The pelvic twist strengthens the hip. The frog stretch expands the hip flexors.

Back pain is a common problem that most of us have had to deal with. Applying a cold or hot pack can ease the pain. You can also try pain reducing exercises, a yoga regimen, acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, or massage therapy. Willow bark and turmeric work as natural painkillers. Applying a paste of ginger, eucalyptus oil, or a medicated ayurvedic oil can help. So can maintaining a proper posture.

Lower back pain and hip pain can keep you from going about your day's activities. But, a few stretches can help relieve this pain. The double-knee torso rotation targets back, chest, hip, and outer thigh. Child's pose relieves tension in the lower back. Downward dog reduces spinal pain. Floor hip flexor stretch and chair twist improve mobility and flexibility in the hip and back respectively. Lastly, pelvic twist strengthens your hip and back.

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There is no known cause for this condition. However, there are ways to manage the pain and discomfort. Dietary changes are important. Add more foods like olive oil, olives, seeds, tea and red wine. Protein sources are also beneficial. You can also try exercises and other methods like bladder training. Try to avoid bladder irritants like caffeine and alcohol.

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