Understanding pubic symphysis pain and how physical therapy is an effective solution
Pelvic pain and dysfunction are common symptoms that occur during pregnancy. If you’ve been experiencing stubborn, radiating pain in your pelvic region, you may be struggling with pubic symphysis pain.
While common, this condition can have quite an impact on your pregnancy and daily life. Fortunately, at Beyond Physical Therapy in Franklin and Spring Hill, TN, we can address and resolve symptoms of pubic symphysis pain to enhance your pregnancy and prepare you for delivery.
What Is Pubic Symphysis Pain?
Pubic symphysis pain is when a woman experiences discomfort and pain in the pelvic area that radiates to the upper thighs and perineum. This often occurs during pregnancy, when the joint between your pelvic bones allows for more movement than usual. Naturally, ligaments secure this joint in place so that your pelvic bones cannot move or shift past the point of comfort. However, because of hormonal changes during pregnancy, these ligaments loosen to prepare the body for delivery. Women experience pain from additional movement and sensations in the pelvis.
Symptoms of Pubic Symphysis Pain
Common symptoms of this condition include:
- Discomfort in the pelvic area.
- Shooting pain originating in the front or back of the pelvis.
- Fatigue.
- Urinary incontinence.
- Hearing a clicking or grinding sound from the pelvic area.
- Radiating pain throughout the lower abdomen, back, perineum, thigh, and leg.
Many women notice that symptoms become worse with certain movements, such as walking, climbing stairs, bending forward, and getting out of a car.
How Physical Therapy Can Help
Our therapists at Beyond Physical Therapy know how to relieve symptoms of the condition so you can return to everyday tasks and activities you love, pain-free. During treatment, we may use the following techniques and exercises:
- Strengthening exercises to improve core stability and pelvic or back pain
- Pelvic floor muscle exercises, which help to support the pelvic bones and internal organs
- Stretching the hamstring, waist, inner thigh, and back for flexibility and pain relief
- Light aerobic exercise, such as walking with moderate intensity
- Massage to target pain points and alleviate muscle tension
If you’ve been experiencing symptoms of pubic symphysis pain, it’s time to rely on our team at Beyond Physical Therapy. We can help you find the relief you’ve been looking for and help you with other pregnancy-related issues.
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