What is Pelvic Girdle Pain?
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is a common condition affecting the joints, ligaments, and muscles of the pelvic region. It often causes discomfort in the hips, lower back,
groin, or thighs, and while it’s commonly associated with pregnancy, anyone can
experience it due to injury, overuse, or arthritis.
What Causes Pelvic Girdle Pain?
PGP occurs when the pelvic joints and surrounding tissues are misaligned or
strained. Common causes include:
• Pregnancy-Related Changes: Hormonal shifts during pregnancy loosen the ligaments, making the pelvis less stable.• Injuries or Trauma: Falls or impacts can disrupt the pelvic joints.
• Poor Posture or Overuse: Repeated movements or prolonged improper
posture can contribute.
• Arthritis: Degenerative changes in the pelvic joints can lead to pain.
Understanding the underlying cause of your PGP is essential for effective
treatment.
Symptoms of PGP
If you’re experiencing PGP, you may notice:
• Pain in the pelvic region, hips, lower back, or thighs.
• Clicking or grinding sensations in the pelvic joints.
• Difficulty with movements like walking, climbing stairs, or standing on one leg.
• Pain that worsens with prolonged sitting, standing, or activity.
While most commonly linked to pregnancy, PGP can also occur in non-pregnant
individuals due to factors like injury, poor posture, or arthritis.
If you’re experiencing symptoms, know that you’re not alone—and effective help is
available. Early treatment is key to relieving pain and preventing further
complications.
How to treat and manage PGP:
• Osteopathy–Mummy MOT
• Heat or Cold Therapy: Apply a warm compress or cold pack to the painful
area.
• Gentle Exercise: Engage in low-impact activities like swimming or prenatal
yoga.
• Pelvic Support Belts: Use supportive aids to reduce pelvic strain during
activities.
• Rest and Balance: Alternate between activity and rest to avoid overloading
the pelvis.
How we can help at Origin Health:
• Osteopathy: to help mobilise the joints around the pelvis
• Mummy MOT: a full comprehensive assessment to assess pelvis health,
posture and core strength
• Massage therapy for muscle relaxation.
• Educational workshops on pelvic health and recovery.
Prices:
Beth Gilks Osteopath:
Mummy MOT Initial Consultation: £110
Follow-up Consultation:
£60 (30 mins)
£65 (45 mins)
View our Services & Treatments
Private GP/Consultant Service
Osteopathy aims to improve the function of the body and reduce pain using a variety of evidence-based techniques including soft tissue massage, gentle-focused manipulation and rehabilitation advice.
Great for:
General HealthMusculoskeletal injuries
Osteopathy
Osteopathy aims to improve the function of the body and reduce pain using a variety of evidence-based techniques including soft tissue massage, gentle-focused manipulation and rehabilitation advice.
Great for:
Low back pain & Sciatica | Neck & Shoulder pain | Knee pain | Foot & ankle pain | Jaw pain | Elbow painMummy MOT
The Mummy MOT is a top-to-toe postnatal check-up performed by our specialist women’s health Osteopath, Beth Gilks.
Great for:
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists help people affected by injury or illness by using a variety of techniques such as movement and exercise, manual hands-on therapy, education and advice.
Great for:
Low back pain & Sciatica | Neck & Shoulder pain | Knee pain | Foot & ankle pain | Jaw pain | Elbow pain | Sports Injuries
Sports Therapy & Sports Massage
Sports therapists are experts in musculoskeletal disorders, treating pain and injury through hands-on techniques and rehabilitation. Sports massage works on deeper tissues than therapeutic massage and is highly effective at both treating and preventing injuries.
Great for:
Promotes healing | Faster recovery | Enhances endurance | Increases flexibility | Injury prevention
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that uses an acoustic wave to carry high levels of energy to painful spots and musculoskeletal tissues suffering from a range of injuries and other conditions.
Great for:
Tendon problems | Frozen shoulder | Calcified tendons | Shin splints | Hip pain | Plantar fasciitis | Osteoarthritis
Dry Needling
Dry needling stimulates the body’s healing process by targeting trigger points that have been activated in response to pain, causing surrounding muscles to tighten.
Great for:
Relaxation | Reduces stress and tension | Reduces pain | Injury recovery
Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage treatment uses less pressure than a sports massage and is a combination of relaxation massage and remedial massage.
Great for:
Relaxation | Reduces stress and tension | Reduces pain | Injury recovery
Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology taping is a highly successful technique used by our expert therapists to help support the body’s own healing process.
Great for:
Joint, muscle & ligament support | Tennis & golfer’s elbow | Shoulder injuries | Bursitis | Postural issues | Lower back pain
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional Therapy is the use of foods, diets, fasting, supplements, functional foods and dietary counselling, assessment and support to help people reach their health goals.
Great for:
Better sleep | Relieve joint pain | Relief for muscle soreness | Recovery | Relaxation | Improves circulation
Reflexology
Reflexology is a deeply relaxing, non-invasive treatment, applying pressure to areas on the feet (or the hands), which heals at a physical and emotional level.
