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Symphysis Pubis Disorder Treatment

During pregnancy, the hips spread in preparation for birth. The symphysis joint, in particular, opens up to an inch during labor. When this joint doesn’t come back together properly, there can be an issue with a second pregnancy. That’s why Symphysis Pubis Disorder is most common in multiparous women (women who have had more than one pregnancy). It’s also a common disorder for women who are overweight, those with weak abductors, or those who are generally not in great physical health in weeks 32 to 35 of their pregnancies. The team at Optimize Chiropractic is dedicated to giving women the tools they need to make the best choices for their bodies and their pregnancies.

How can we help?

Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

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Pain Relief

Exercising before, after, and during your pregnancy can help reduce your chances of developing Symphysis Pubis Disorder.

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Better Balance

Keeping your psoas muscles loose and well-balanced will help strengthen your abductors, making it easier for your symphysis joint to come back together.

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Enhanced Quality of Life

When your body comes back together properly after delivery, your postnatal life is that much more enjoyable.

How does SPD manifest?

Symptoms of SPD

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Feels like the hip is collapsing or the leg is caving in

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Pain running down the inside of the leg

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Knee pain that shoots from the groin down into the leg

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Why do I have SPD?

Common Causes of SPD

Although the pain presents in the hip or groin and seems to shoot down the leg, the problem actually starts in the abductors. Because the pain runs down the leg, it also contributes to the knee pain felt during pregnancy.

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The symphysis joint comes together improperly after a first pregnancy

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Lack of activity or exercise during pregnancy

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Being overweight during pregnancy

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Weak abductor strength