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 ...

Pregnancy can affect many parts of the body, but it most frequently affects the pelvis. Your pelvis changes shape as your pregnancy progresses. Sometimes the joints of your pelvis are stiff or don’t ...

As much as I love running (there really is no endorphin rush like it), my creaky joints don’t always thank me for all the pavement pounding, and carving out time for 10k in the middle of a busy week ...

Improving mobility isn’t just about stretching once in a while—it’s about consistency. Just like strength training or fat ...

Pregnancy brings it with a whole host of unusual symptoms as your body expands to create a new life – but perhaps one of the lesser spoken about, yet more painful changes to adjust to, is the harsh ...

Sacroiliac joint pain is common among pregnant women. SI joint pain affects the back of the pelvis, the hips, and sometimes the legs. This kind of pain can last through delivery and into the ...

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 ...

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