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How do you treat Diastasis pubic symphysis?
How is symphysis pubis dysfunction treated?
- Taking NSAIDs.
- Wearing comfortable shoes.
- Placing an ice pack on your pelvic area.
- Sleeping with a pillow between your legs.
- Wearing a pregnancy belt (pelvic support belt).
- Squeezing your legs together when you’re getting out of your car.
What should you not do with a pubic symphysis?
Pubic symphysis diastasis happens when the joint separates too far. To prevent or ease SPD pain, avoid activities like vacuuming and lifting, apply cold or heat, and wear a pelvic support belt.
Does pubic symphysis go away?
A separated pubic symphysis can take 3 to 8 months to heal on its own. For most women with this condition, pain or discomfort lingers for about 2 months after childbirth.
How do you sleep with pubic symphysis dysfunction?
There are some measures that you can take to ease the pain of SPD and PRGP yourself. Even just small things such as keeping your knees together when you get up and sit down or sleeping with a pillow between your knees may help as they keep the pelvic in a neutral position, placing less pressure on the joints.
Is walking good for pubic symphysis?
If your pelvic joints are moving unevenly, it can make your pelvis less stable. As a result, moving, walking, and sitting can all be very painful. However, there are several exercises you can complete that may relieve pain and help your pelvic joints move more evenly.
How common is pubic symphysis diastasis?
Symphysis pubis diastasis (SPD) following normal vaginal delivery is quite a rare condition. The reported incidence of peri-partum pubic separation varies from 1 in 300 to 1 in 30,000 deliveries [1,2].
How do you sit with SPD?
Keeping the knees close together helps prevent the pubic symphysis from feeling pulled on. Sitting: Rest as evenly as possible on their sit bones. Consider putting a pillow behind the back for support. Avoid slumping or leaning on one sit bone more than the other.