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Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is the term now being used by the medical community to describe what was previously known as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). It is the name given to a group of symptoms arising from the joints at the front and/or back of your pelvis.
In the UK it is estimated that one in five women suffer with pelvic girdle Pain (PGP) during or after pregnancy
Pelvic girdle pain can be caused by irritation or inflammation of the joints of the pelvis, stiffness of pelvic joints (sacroiliac joints) on one side, or laxity in the ligaments that provide the crucial stability to the pelvic joint complex which includes the pubic symphysis.
Your midwife may suggest you see a Chiropractor, Osteopath or Physiotherapist if they suspect you are suffering from pelvic girdle pain. They will then take a case history and perform a physical examination that will involve looking at your posture and your back and hip movements. They will aim to rule out other causes of pelvic pain such as urinary tract infections, problems of the lumbar spine and Braxton Hicks or labour contractions.
You can see any of Blackberry Clinic specialist doctors or practitioners for most conditions but check out their profiles for more information and specific interests.
All our practitioners are experienced in their fields and trained to treat most conditions with different methods. They work together to find the best treatment most suited to your condition. Check out our services pages to find out more about these therapies.
Symptoms can be controlled during and after pregnancy with manual therapy such as chiropractic, osteopathy or physiotherapy. For pain persisting after pregnancy, prolotherapy injections of a strong sugar solution can strengthen the ligaments supporting the sacroiliac joints and the pubic region.
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