Relieving Pelvic Girdle Pain: Clinical Physiotherapy Solutions

Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) describes pain in the joints that make up your pelvis: the sacroiliac (SI) joints at the back and the symphysis pubis joint at the front. PGP is highly prevalent during pregnancy and the postpartum period due to hormonal changes (release of relaxin) and shifts in the body's center of gravity.

Symptoms of Pelvic Girdle Pain

• Pain when walking, climbing stairs, or turning over in bed.
• Difficulty standing on one leg (e.g., when putting on trousers).
• A clicking or grinding sensation in the pelvic area.
• Pain radiating to the groin, inner thighs, or lower back.

Physiotherapy Rehabilitation for Pelvic Girdle Pain

1. Manual Therapy: Gentle mobilization of the sacroiliac joints and pubic symphysis to restore normal alignment and movement patterns.
2. Pelvic Floor and Core Coordination: Strengthening the deep core stabilizer muscles to support the pelvic ring.
3. Symmetrical Movement Training: Educating patients on keeping their knees together when getting in and out of cars, turning in bed, and avoiding asymmetrical weight-bearing.
4. Supportive Devices: Fitting pelvic support belts (SI belts) to provide temporary passive stability during daily activities.

Sparq Physiotherapy offers personalized PGP management programs to help expectant and new mothers stay mobile, comfortable, and pain-free.