Pelvic pain is very common during pregnancy. This can occur due to changes in hormone levels, along with the normal weight gain, in and around the pelvis. This increased weight puts additional stress on either the front of the pelvis near the pubic joint, or at the back of the pelvis at the sacrum.
The pain caused by either of these can be disruptive to walking, exercising and sleeping. Pain can occur at any time in the pregnancy and requires optimum management to ensure mobility is maintained. This decreases the impact on labour and the ability to care for your baby after delivery.
Symptoms can include pain and discomfort through the back, front and sides of the pelvic, including shooting pain that refers down the leg. These symptoms can make daily activities like walking, sitting and lying in bed challenging, and can be exacerbated by prolonged activity.
Our specially trained women’s physio can recommend a variety of best practice treatments for pelvic girdle pain, including Manual therapy, dry needling, advice and education exercise prescription and preparation for labour and birth. The use of supportive garments may also be prescribed.
We have two convenient Physiotherapy clinics in Perth.
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