Why Does Your Pelvis Hurt So Much During Pregnancy? | PGP & Pelvic Floor Physio Explained | Ova

That sharp, aching pain in your hips, lower back, groin, or pubic bone during pregnancy — the kind that makes walking, rolling over in bed, or climbing stairs feel impossible — is called Pelvic Girdle Pain. And it is not something you just have to push through. 🤍 This video explains exactly what Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is, why it develops during pregnancy, and how pelvic floor physiotherapy safely and effectively reduces pain so you can move, sleep, and enjoy your pregnancy with confidence. —— WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO ➡️ What Pelvic Girdle Pain is and which joints and structures are affected — sacroiliac joints, pubic symphysis, hips, groin, and lower back ➡️ The key symptoms: deep aching or sharp stabbing pelvic pain, pain radiating into the thighs, difficulty walking or standing, and pain when turning in bed or climbing stairs ➡️ Why PGP develops during pregnancy — the role of Relaxin, increased mechanical load, postural changes, and pre-existing muscle or joint dysfunction ➡️ Why PGP is common but never something you should simply accept or push through ➡️ How pelvic floor physiotherapy assesses pelvic alignment, core stability, hip and sacroiliac joint mobility, and pelvic floor coordination ➡️ Tailored exercise programs including deep core activation, gluteal and pelvic stabilizer strengthening, postural retraining, and pregnancy-safe mobility work ➡️ Manual therapy techniques used: soft tissue release, myofascial work, sacroiliac joint mobilization, and pelvic alignment correction ➡️ Posture and movement retraining — safer ways to turn in bed, get in and out of the car, lift, carry, and sit ➡️ Pain management tools, including support belts, kinesiotaping, breathing techniques, and activity modification ➡️ Whether PGP resolves after childbirth and when postpartum physiotherapy is recommended —— 💡 DID YOU KNOW? Pelvic Girdle Pain is often dismissed as normal pregnancy pain — but common does not mean unavoidable. With the right assessment and treatment, PGP symptoms can improve dramatically, even during pregnancy. Early intervention with pelvic floor physiotherapy leads to significantly better outcomes, helping women move with more confidence, reduce daily pain triggers, and protect their pelvic health for labour, birth, and postpartum recovery. —— 🏥 ABOUT OVA WOMEN'S HEALTH Ova Women's Health is a specialized pelvic floor physiotherapy clinic in Burnaby, BC. Our internationally trained team has successfully treated over 2,000 complex pelvic pain cases. We serve women across Burnaby, Vancouver, and the Lower Mainland with compassionate, evidence-based care. 📍 Burnaby, BC — serving Vancouver & the Lower Mainland 🌐 Website: https://www.ovawomenshealthphysio.com... 📖 Read the full blog: https://www.ovawomenshealthphysio.com... 📩 [email protected] —— ⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified pelvic health physiotherapist or healthcare provider for assessment and care tailored to your individual condition and needs. 📋 Content Notice: This video discusses pelvic health, women's anatomy, and clinical physiotherapy topics from a medical and educational perspective. All content is intended for general health education and is suitable for all adults seeking information about pelvic health, physiotherapy, and women's health conditions. This is not adult or explicit content. —— #PrenatalPhysio #PostpartumRecovery #PelvicFloorPregnancy #BirthPrep #PelvicFloorPhysiotherapy #OvaWomensHealth #BurnabyPhysio