Physiotherapy in the Sutherland Shire for your Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Girdle Pain… it affects 1 in 5 women during their pregnancy and can be a real pain in the butt… or thigh, or hip, or groin!
It is often aggravated by prolonged standing, walking or sitting . Also by activities like stair-climbing, standing on one leg to put on your undies, rolling over in bed and getting in and out of the car. Only 1 in 4 women seek treatment for their pelvic girdle pain, despite it being one of the most limiting pains in pregnancy!
Although pelvic pain is very COMMON during pregnancy, you don’t have to just put up with it. There are a number of different treatment modalities that can help you reduce your pain and/or increase your function during pregnancy!
Current guidelines recommend the following to get on top of pelvic girdle pain:
- 1. Exercise
- 2. Physiotherapy
- 3. Support garments or pelvic belts
- 4. Acupuncture
Your physio will start you on some specific exercises and discuss how to modify your exercise routine or day-to-day tasks in an effort to reduce pain.
They may also fit you with a belt or teach you taping around your pelvis to provide relief throughout the day.
Contact Fit and Flow Physiotherapy today to start your treatment with one of our specialist Sutherland Shire based physios today!