Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but it can also bring physical challenges. Many women experience hip, pelvis, and lower back pain during pregnancy, often due to hormonal changes, postural shifts, and the additional weight carried by the body. Conditions such as Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) can make movement uncomfortable, affecting your daily life.
Why Pain Happens During Pregnancy
Hormones like relaxin cause your ligaments to become more flexible in preparation for childbirth. While this is essential, it can lead to instability in the pelvis and strain on surrounding muscles. As your bump grows, your posture changes, placing extra pressure on the hips, pelvis, and lower back.
How Physiotherapy Helps
Physiotherapy during pregnancy is gentle, safe, and tailored to your stage of pregnancy. It aims to:
- Relieve Pain – Hands-on techniques such as soft tissue massage and gentle joint mobilisation help ease discomfort.
- Improve Mobility – Guided exercises restore movement and reduce stiffness.
- Strengthen Support Muscles – Targeted exercises for the core, hips, and lower back provide better stability.
- Support Pelvic Health – Advice on posture, sleeping positions, and movement patterns helps protect your pelvis and reduce SPD symptoms.
- Prepare for Birth – Strengthening and mobility work can help make labour more manageable and aid post-birth recovery.
Managing SPD with Physiotherapy
SPD occurs when the pelvic joint becomes unstable, causing sharp pain at the front of the pelvis, sometimes radiating into the hips or thighs. Our physiotherapists can recommend supportive belts, safe exercises, and movement modifications to reduce pain and help you stay active.
A Holistic Approach
We believe pregnancy care should be about more than just managing pain. Our team in Upminster takes a holistic view – supporting your physical health while also helping you feel confident and empowered throughout your pregnancy journey.
Safe, Professional, and Personalised Care
All treatments are tailored to your needs and are completely safe for you and your baby. We’ll work with you to ensure you stay as comfortable and active as possible, with exercises and advice you can use at home between sessions.
Book Your Pregnancy Physiotherapy Session
If you’re experiencing hip, pelvis, or lower back pain during pregnancy – including SPD – our physiotherapy team in Upminster can help you move with greater ease. Book your appointment today and feel the difference expert care can make.
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