Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy

Pelvic girdle pain can happen as your body adapts to pregnancy. Changes in posture, strength, load, hormones, walking patterns and previous aches or injuries can all play a part. Physiotherapy helps make sense of what is aggravating your symptoms and what can be changed to make daily life feel more manageable.

For some women, symptoms settle after birth. For others, pain can continue because the body is still recovering and there is suddenly a lot of lifting, carrying, feeding and broken sleep. If symptoms are still there, it is worth getting support rather than waiting and hoping it disappears.

Often, movement can still be part of the plan, but it may need adapting. We can look at what your body tolerates, what tends to flare symptoms, and how to keep you moving without making things feel worse.

Pregnancy physiotherapy is adapted around your stage of pregnancy, symptoms and comfort. The appointment may include talking things through, movement assessment, gentle treatment, exercise advice and practical ways to make walking, stairs, sleep and daily movement easier.

If you are new to Coastly, the Initial Physiotherapy Assessment is the best first step. It gives enough time to understand your symptoms, pregnancy stage, movement and goals. After that, any follow-up support can continue as Pregnancy Physiotherapy if needed.