Understanding Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy Mitcham & Aspendale Gardens, Victoria
PGP, formerly known as symphysis pubis dysfunction, is pain from the pelvic joints and ligaments during pregnancy. It often involves pubic bone, coccyx, and groin pain, and typically worsens in the third trimester as the body prepares for birth.
Symptoms may include:
- Pain around the pubic bone, sacroiliac joints, or tailbone;
- Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or turning in bed;
- Clicking or grinding in the pelvic girdle;
- Increased groin pain, especially when weight-bearing.
Knowing what pelvic girdle pain is and how to manage it early is essential for avoiding long-term discomfort.
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Our Comprehensive Treatment Approach
We take a whole-body, functional approach to pelvic girdle pain with care tailored to each stage of pregnancy.
- Individualised Physiotherapy Assessments: We assess movement and pain to diagnose PGP and third-trimester pelvic issues, creating a plan based on your needs and trimester.
- Targeted Pelvic Exercises for Pregnancy Relief: Safe, guided exercises like pelvic tilts and stretches reduce pain, ease tension, and support joint function throughout pregnancy.
- Supportive Equipment for Comfort and Recovery: We provide pregnancy girdles and ergonomic supports to relieve lower back, tailbone, and groin pain.
- Real-Life Ergonomic & Lifestyle Guidance: We offer simple adjustments for sitting, sleeping, and daily movement to reduce strain and keep you moving confidently.
Our approach is building strength, reducing strain, and helping you move confidently.
Postnatal Recovery Support
We don’t stop caring once your baby arrives. For women who’ve experienced pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy, we offer postnatal physiotherapy to:
- Support recovery from pelvic girdle pain and SIJ pain.
- Restore pelvic floor and core function.
- Address any lingering coccyx pain, lower back pain, or pelvic instability.
Postnatal care is essential to prevent chronic pelvic pain and ensure a confident return to daily movement or exercise.
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Symptom Management
We carefully assess and address your specific pain points and discomfort
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Pathology Understanding
We analyse your injury through detailed assessment and imaging when necessary
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Objective Progress Tracking
We measure your improvement week-by-week using advanced testing technology
Start Your Pelvic Girdle Pain Recovery Today
Begin your recovery with a trusted provider of pelvic girdle pain exercises and stretches for the pelvis. Our safe, professional approach is tailored for every stage of pregnancy.
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Our team at Full Speed Performance has supported everyone from elite athletes to everyday individuals, earning the trust of professional sports teams, orthopaedic specialists, and performance coaches. We deliver the same high-quality care to every client, whether you're aiming for peak performance or simply want to move pain-free.
FAQ
PGP refers to pain in the pelvic joints and ligaments, often felt in the pubic bone, hips, lower back, or tailbone. It’s common during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester.
Yes. Physiotherapy can effectively reduce PGP through personalised exercises, hands-on treatment, movement strategies, and supportive equipment.
In most cases, yes. We guide you through safe, gentle movements that reduce strain while improving mobility and support.
If pain limits your walking, sleep, or daily movement, or worsens over time, it’s best to seek early intervention from a qualified physiotherapist.
Absolutely. We provide postnatal physiotherapy to support healing, restore core and pelvic floor function, and prevent long-term discomfort after birth.

