Pregnancy & Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
What Is Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)?
What are the symptoms of PGP?
What causes pelvic pain/dysfunction?
How is it diagnosed?
How is it treated?
How is it treated?
Treatment at Spinal Synergy Physiotherapy may involve:
- correcting any pelvic or sacro-iliac joint imbalances- using gentle techniques (MET) which assist in mobilising the pelvis, lumbar spine and hips
- specific soft-tissue type treatments to release tight muscles
- SIJ stability belts are recommended in the case of pelvic instability (and can be worn safely during pregnancy)
- In some instances the physiotherapist will apply tape directly to the pelvic region which can assist in restoring pelvic stability and control
- Exercises especially for the deep core abdominal and pelvic floor muscles form a large part of the treatment and are aimed at improving stability of your pelvis and back
- We will provide you with corrective posture exercisers and a program for strengthening the deep core stability muscles
- This can be either through closely supervised one-on-one rehabilitation with the physiotherapist whilst we also recommend small group focused exercise classes (Pilates Centre at Mosman)
