Hear the word “massage” and your mind probably goes to getting one on your back or your feet… but abdominal massage is the underrated treatment that more people should be incorporating on the reg.

Oct. 20, 2004 — Abdominal massage improves the gastric emptying rate in critically ill patients with impaired gastric motility who are receiving enteral nutrition, according to the results of a ...

Constipation affects millions of Americans, impacting daily life and healthcare costs. While prevalent across all ages, it disproportionately affects women and non-white populations. Dr. Joseph Salhab ...

Feeling bloated or gassy can be uncomfortable, but yoga offers a natural solution. Specific poses like the wind-relieving ...

An abdominal hernia is when an internal organ, often the intestines or bladder, pokes through the wall of muscle that usually keeps it in. Most are inguinal hernias (occurring in the lower abdominal ...

A relaxing massage during pregnancy can ease discomfort, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being when done safely. This ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...