Tips to reduce pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during pregnancy
Emily Bell
17/03/2023
Pelvic girdle pain is pain that occurs either at the back of your pelvis through your sacro-iliac joints (SIJ) or at the front of the pelvis over your pubic bones.
The latest evidence shows that approximately 45% of women will experience some form of PGP throughout their pregnancy.
Below are a few tips and tricks to reduce your PGP:
When performing strengthening exercises & stretching, avoid single leg activities: Imagine you’re wearing a mini skirt when moving!
Avoid constipation/straining on the toilet
Icepacks over your pubic symphysis and SIJ joints
Wear a pelvic support belt
Sleep with a pillow between your knees
If you think you may be experiencing PGP, book in with your friendly Women’s Health Physiotherapists for an individualised assessment and management strategy.
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