Pelvic Floor Physios - Specialists in Pelvic Girdle Pain.
Led by Specialist Pelvic Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Australian College of Physiotherapy Fellow and University lecturer Jenny Hynes, KRP is involved in presenting coursework around the management of this condition to the physiotherapy profession at a Post Graduate level. Jenny’s Blog ‘How to Treat Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain’ explains why pelvic girdle pain occurs and how to treat it.
KRP offers the latest proven advancements in physiotherapy for pelvic girdle pain, as well as our onsite Exercise and Clinical Pilates studio - where you can rehab with a purpose. We are a specialist physio team specialising in women’s health and pelvic floor physiotherapy
Pelvic & pregnancy related pain.
Some women develop pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy.
Pelvic girdle pain refers to pain felt either at the back of the pelvis, on one or both sides, and/or pain over the pubic joint. Pain is generally located between the top of the pelvis and the bottom of the buttocks. Pain may refer into the buttock, and/or down the leg, so is often confused with sciatica. Pelvic girdle pain involving the pubic symphysis joint can also refer pain to the groin, inner thigh, lower abdomen, and vaginal area.
Many terms have been used to describe pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and common “Google” terms for include:
Pelvic joint arthropathy
Pelvic girdle insufficiency
Pubic symphysis dysfunction
Diastasis of the Symphysis Pubis
Pelvic joint pain
Low back Pain
Osteitis Pubis
Posterior Pelvic pain
Sacroiliitis
We understand how frustrating pelvic girdle pain can be but it is important to note that pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy is not harmful to your baby. It can cause quite marked pain around your pelvic area however and make it difficult for you to get around in weight bearing positions. Different women have different symptoms and in some women pelvic girdle pain is worse than in others. Some women even describe a clicking or grinding sensation in the pelvic area.
Signs you may need a pelvic floor physiotherapist
With pelvic girdle pain, the pain is often most noticeable when you are:
Walking
Going upstairs
Standing on one leg (for example when you’re getting dressed or going upstairs)
Turning over in bed
Getting in/out of the car
Importantly however, there is treatment to help and techniques to manage the pain and discomfort. If you get the right advice and treatment early on, pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy can usually be managed and the symptoms minimised. Occasionally, the symptoms even clear up completely. Most women with pelvic pain in pregnancy can also have a normal vaginal birth.
With so many treatment options available to decrease the discomfort of pelvic girdle pain, place the management of this debilitating condition into the hands of the experts here at KRP.
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Servicing Essendon, Airport West, Keilor, Glenroy, Moonee Ponds & the Northern suburbs for over 40 years, you can book with one of our highly trained pelvic and pregnancy related pain experts online here or call 93794557 to speak to one of our admin superstars and get back into life.