P like Pelvis

P as in Pelvis

The pelvis, so called from its resemblance to a basin, is a ring of bones in the lower trunk of the body, which is bounded by the tail bone and the hip bones.  The pelvis protects abdominal organs such as the bladder, rectum and, in women, the uterus. 

 The pelvis is made up of three hip bones connected by the symphysis -- the place where two bones are closely joined forming an immovable joint (as between the pubic bones in the center of the pelvis).  It is significant during childbirth as it is capable of stretching to permit delivery. 

 Attached to the pelvis are muscles of the abdominal wall, the buttocks, the lower back, and the insides and backs of the thighs.

Pelvic floor muscle training exercises can help strengthen the muscles under the uterus, bladder, and bowel (large intestine).  They can help both men and women all ages.  Everybody can benefit and you do not have to have any problems to start.

Very often pelvic movements are used in dances such as Salsa and Meringue or by singers like the legendary Elvis.  Elvis the Pelvis !

NIMBLE has several exercises to learn to become more flexible in this region, to tuck your pelvis in and under, especially when you stand and walk the correct way.