pelvic health physiotherapy help with pelvic girdle pain

Physiotherapists are movement experts, they improve quality of life with hands on care, patient education and prescribed movements. Pelvic Health Physiotherapy East Sheen is a very specific area of physical therapy that evaluates and treats conditions impacting the joints, muscles, nerves and organs within the pelvic region. These conditions are very common and are often overlooked by other healthcare professionals. Many women and people assigned female at birth struggle with these conditions and are unaware that there is successful treatment available.

Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is discomfort that occurs at the back of your pelvis (the sacroiliac joint, abbreviated as SIJ) or the front of your pelvis (pubic symphysis). The symptoms can also occur in your inner thigh/groin area or lower back. This pain can be mild to severe in intensity and can get worse with activity such as walking, bending or rolling over in bed. It may also aggravate your symptoms while you are on the toilet or during sexual intercourse. The pain may be present all the time or come and go depending on your pregnancy and how far along you are.

PGP is one of the most commonly reported pelvic pain conditions and it affects women of all ages and demographics. It can be a very disabling condition that can have a significant negative impact on daily activities. Many women have reported that PGP has even impacted their relationships with others and their ability to enjoy the experience of being a mother.

Can pelvic health physiotherapy help with pelvic girdle pain?

The good news is that pelvic health physiotherapy can be very effective in managing and decreasing the symptoms of PGP. It is recommended that you seek a pelvic health physiotherapist as early as possible in your pregnancy to establish an accurate diagnosis and implement a management plan. During your initial consultation our Physiotherapist will assess your symptoms, determine where your pain is coming from and then create a treatment plan for both in the clinic and at home. This could include manual therapy (e.g. massage, joint mobilisation/manipulation), e-stimulation (ultrasound or interferential) acupuncture and exercise prescription.

A combination of these treatments can be very effective in relieving the symptoms of pelvic girdle pain. However, it is important that you continue to practice your self-care strategies in order to achieve the best results.

Some simple self-care strategies that you can try include: – Reduce your sitting and standing activities and instead stand with your legs further apart when you are at home or at work. – Avoid leaning backwards or twisting when you are sitting or standing and use your hands to help you stay upright. – When going up or down stairs, take them slowly, with the most painful leg first, and then the other. – Use a pelvic support belt.