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Symptoms of Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)<\/span><\/p>\n Specifically when you\u2019re: <\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re nodding your head, then it could be you are suffering from Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) which occurs during pregnancy. Sometimes it\u2019s called pelvic girdle pain. <\/span><\/p>\n While SPD isn\u2019t harmful to your baby it can be extremely painful for you and it may affect how active and mobile you can be during your pregnancy. <\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pregnancy-pelvic-pain.png” title_text=”pregnancy pelvic pain” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”198deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.78) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.78)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_image=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pattern3.jpg” custom_margin=”-18px||||false|false” custom_padding=”50px|0px|80px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”order:2;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”order:2;” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pubic-symphysis.png” title_text=”pubic symphysis” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”30px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ ul_font_size=”20px” header_2_text_color=”#5b9536″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Your pelvis is made up of three bones attached to one another by strong ligaments and joints to allow movement. The three bones are the sacrum at your lower back and the two hip bones which are connected by the sacro-iliac joints. At the front of your pelvis, these bones are connected by a ligament called the symphysis pubis.<\/span><\/p>\n Normally the ligaments of the pelvic girdle are not very flexible but the increase in the hormone relaxin during pregnancy loosens the ligaments and muscles in order to widen your hips and allow for the baby to pass through easily during labour and birth. However, it also means that your hips and pelvis feel more mobile and unbalanced during the pregnancy which can cause pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The baby\u2019s weight and the way it\u2019s lying and the position of your uterus in your pelvis can all contribute to pelvic pain during pregnancy. If the uterus is leaning to one side, it can stretch and strain the muscles in your pelvis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px” custom_css_main_element=”display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”order:2;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”order:2;” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ ul_font_size=”20px” header_2_text_color=”#5b9536″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019ve previously experienced pelvic pain and other signs of pelvic imbalance and\/or difficult births you may be at greater risk of developing Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) during pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately, without treatment, the symptoms of SPD tend to worsen as the pregnancy progresses and the baby\u2019s weight increases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to pain, you may also find you\u2019re:<\/span><\/p>\n Today, we understand more about more about the impact of pain on mental health and even postpartum depression. Finding relief from the pain is as important for your mental and emotional health has it is for your physical body. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pregnancy-pelvic-pain-1.png” title_text=”pregnancy pelvic pain (1)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”30px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#97b75d” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Sobada Massage therapy and reflexology can be extremely helpful in relieving pelvic pain during pregnancy including Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). The treatment, which includes massage over your belly, hips and back helps relax the muscle strain and tightness in the pelvis, lower back and upper thighs and lengthen the other muscles around the pelvis to help your body adapt to the increasing weight of your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n Womb massage in particular during pregnancy focusses on supporting the ligaments holding your uterus and encouraging your uterus into the best possible position. This allows you to enjoy your pregnancy pain free, encourages good blood flow to the uterus and growing baby who is receiving all it\u2019s nutrients via the your blood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Poor blood circulation around your pelvis can mean your baby isn\u2019t receiving all the nutrients it needs and\/or being able to freely eliminate waste products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, if your uterus is better aligned it can reduce the length of your labour and prepare for a smooth birth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI have had SPD in all 4 pregnancies. Third I couldn\u2019t move without wanting to cry from 14 weeks on. But during the fourth I went straight to Annette when the SPD just started and I could go running till the Dr said I needed to stop. Could keep up with my 3 very active kids and had all in a great pregnancy with the rare few hours of SPD pain. Annette worked wonders for me. Wish I had met her before the previous pregnancies.\u201d Elisheva Obrasky<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-stomach-scaled.jpg” title_text=”hands on stomach” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”198deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.78) 0%|#ffffff 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.78)” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_image=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pattern3.jpg” custom_margin=”-18px||||false|false” custom_padding=”50px|0px|80px|0px|false|false” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” ul_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n In addition to Sobada massage that can be very helpful in relieving pelvic pain during pregnancy, there are some other things you can do to help yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_text_color=”#ffffff” ul_font_size=”20px” ol_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n After treating many pregnancy women over the years I\u2019m not 100% convinced that what is often diagnosed as Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) is correct. I think in some cases, the culprit is actually round ligament pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You have two round ligaments, each one is attached at the top out edges of your uterus and the other end connects to the labia majora, the larger set of skin folds at the entrance to your vagina. During pregnancy, the round ligament needs to stretch from approximately 10cm up to 30cm depending on the size of your baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If the round ligaments are having trouble stetching and supporting your growing belly, it can lead to pelvic pain in your hips, the side of your belly and under your belly near the entrance to your vagina. It can easily be confused with Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is that round ligament pain responds very well to womb massage, Sobada and many women experience significant relief after the first session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/www.annette.co.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/back-pain-2-1.png” title_text=”back pain 2 (1)” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″ background_color=”#fcd0d5″ custom_padding=”31px||31px||true|” global_module=”55514″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_css_main_element=”margin: auto;” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”White Chocolate||||||||” text_font_size=”30px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#de4e63″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”-8px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n\n
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