The pelvic floor is a mysterious and unfamiliar part of the body for many women. There is some emphasis from providers on the importance of Kegels for a strong pelvic floor, yet a lot of misinformation and controversy around this topic. One in three women will have pelvic floor dysfunction including bowel and bladder issues and pelvic pain according to the American Urogynecologic Society. The National Association For Continence has reported that 40% of women are not performing a Kegel exercise correctly.
Read morePrevent Sciatica and Lower Back Pain In Pregnancy
It's very common during pregnancy to experience lower back pain or shooting pain in the butt. As the joints and ligaments stretch in the pelvis to accommodate the growing baby, there is increased stress on the musculature and internal pelvic structures. If muscles become too tight they can cause stress on these structures.
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