Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy (also known as PGP or SPD) is pain experienced anywhere in the pelvis but can also extend to the lower back pain, the perineum, hips and thighs.
Pain can occur at any time during your pregnancy but is common in the second trimester. It can make activities like going up and down stairs, getting up off the floor and turning in bed uncomfortable.
The symptoms can be due to your body changing through pregnancy, hormonal changes and muscle tension but stress, anxiety and lifestyle factors can play a part too.
It is common to experience changes to your bladder function during pregnancy. The pelvic floor muscles are under more load as the baby grows and some women experience stress or urge incontinence.
A pelvic health physiotherapist is experienced in the unique issues that can occur in pregnancy. We aim to help you progress through your pregnancy as comfortably as possible.
Through a personalised assessment, we’ll make a treatment plan that includes gentle exercises, manual therapy, and advice to relieve pain, improve posture and mobility and optimise pelvic floor function to keep you active and comfortable throughout your pregnancy.
