What is Pelvic Girdle Pain?

• Pain that is in the rear portion of the pelvis that can down into the base of the coccyx or refer into one or both hips
• Pain may also be in the lower back and often has a large impact on daily function and quality of life
• PGP is caused by irritation or inflammation at the joints of the pelvis, specifically the sacroiliac joint
• Pelvic Girdle Pain requires to be diagnosed by a trained medical professional with specific clinical tests

What Causes Pelvic Girdle Pain?

PGP is multi-factorial and often is a complex pathology, however, some of the most common causes are

• Pregnancy and childbirth: changes in hormones, tissue laxity, weight distribution/gain, muscle weakness/tightness
• Trauma – fall, trip downstairs 
• Sports injuries
• Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis

What are the Symptoms of Pelvic Girdle Pain?

• Pain around the rear pelvis/hips/lower back
• Pain with transitional movements such as getting out of cars or stairs
• Difficulty standing on one leg or reaching on one leg
• Difficulty turning over in bed
• Pain with prolonged weight baring activities e.g. standing 

What can Physiotherapy do to Help?

• Give a timely and accurate diagnosis of the condition
• Provide extensive and understandable education
• Manual techniques/soft tissue release/dry needling for pain relief
• A personalised and targeted exercise program for long-term preventative relief

If you are experiencing Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) book in to see one of our experienced Physiotherapists at Mount Lawley Physiotherapy and Podiatry.