Doctors palpate the abdomen to check certain organs and feel for atypical masses or tenderness. Palpating the abdomen is often part of an abdominal physical examination. A doctor may perform a ...

Q. Are abdominal machines that simulate a sit-up effective? What is the best way to strengthen the abdominals and the core? - Judy A. Oakland, Calif. A. Traditional Chinese medicine refers to the ...

Question: Can you tell me if any of the abdominal exercise machines available today will make the exercise more difficult, or if they make the exercise better, or they make the exercise safer? Answer: ...

Abdominal massage is a gentle, noninvasive treatment that may have relaxing and healing effects for some people. Many people use abdominal massage to treat a wide variety of health concerns, ...