Care for a pulled abdominal muscle at home with rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain relievers. See a provider for severe or continued pain to discuss physical therapy or, possibly, surgery to treat ...

A new study claimed men with larger abdominal muscles are at a greater risk of heart disease later in life. “It’s an observational study. So men with larger abdominal muscle, we’re more likely to get ...

The stomach vacuum exercise involves breathing out air while sucking in the stomach to engage the core. It is an isometric exercise to strengthen the core muscles. The abdominal muscles, part of the ...

Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

Many people notice subtle changes in their bodies as they age. Clothes fit differently, strength fades a little, and weight tends to settle around the waist. These shifts are often dismissed as a ...

Chances are, if you're not pregnant or haven't been pregnant before, 'diastasis recti' will mean very little to you. A term to describe the separation of the abdominal muscles during pregnancy, it's ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “engage your core” at least once in your life, even if you’ve never seen an exercise program, read a fitness magazine, or set foot in a gym. Sometimes it’s gently ...

Long workdays, skipped workouts, late dinners—over time, these everyday habits often show up first around the belly. The fat stored inside the abdomen, known as visceral fat, sits around vital organs ...