Pelvic Girdle Pain [ PGP ] is incredibly common in pregnant women, with around 1 in 5 women experiencing mild discomfort during pregnancy. It refers to pain that is experienced in the front and back of the pelvis, with the discomfort often felt over the pubic bone at the front, below the tummy or across one or both sides of the lower back. Symptoms of Pelvic Girdle Pain [ PGP ] include:
- Difficulty walking
- Pain when undertaking normal daily activities
- Pain when getting in and out of a car
- Clicking or grinding in the pelvic area
- Difficulty changing positions in bed
A physiotherapist will be able to provide you with a 1:1 assessment, that will look at the effect Pelvic Girdle Pain [ PGP ] is having on your body. An examination of the pelvic, back and hip joints and the muscles around them will be undertaken to assess your ability to move and carry out your usual activities. An individual treatment plan will be created that will aim to improve spinal and pelvic joint position and stability while relieving pain and improving muscle function.
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