Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction
If you experience pain in or around your pubic bone at the front of the pelvis you may be suffering from Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction.
What is Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction?
What are the symptoms?
Treating pubic symphysis problems
Pubic Symphysis Diastisis
Self-help tips
- Avoid pushing through any pain.
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If this type of pain is allowed to flare up, it can take a long time to settle back down again.
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Move little and often. You may not feel the effects of what you are doing until later in the day or after you have gone to bed.
- Avoid heavy lifting or pushing (supermarket trolleys can be particularly painful).
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When dressing, sit down to put on clothing such as underwear or trousers. Pull the clothing over your feet and then stand up to pull them up. Don't try to put your legs into trousers, skirts or underwear whilst standing up.
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Take care when separating your legs and making straddling movements such as when getting in and out of the car or bath.
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Avoid swimming breaststroke if you can and take care with other strokes.
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Performing regular pelvic floor exercisers and lower abdominal exercises can help to reduce the strain of the pregnancy on your back.
