If you're suffering with SPD

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I was suffering quite badly with SPD, the school run was unbearable & it was making simple tasks impossible!

I was sent to physiotherapy at the hospital which was nothing I expected, we were told it will get worse as you get bigger, there's not much you can do and support belts take months on the NHS!

I took up doing ante-natal yoga two nights a week just on DVD and It's gone! No more SPD whatsoever. They focus a lot on strengthening the pelvic floor muscles as well as other muscles which help with labour. So I just thought I'd tell anyone who is suffering it may be worth a try! It also makes me sleep a lot better!

That's great, I'm so pleased it worked for you

Things like this are always worth a try but I would really advice people to get advice from a physio or other hcp first as if spd is severe it can make things worse and there are certain movements that shouldn't be attempted

My physio told me ante-natal yoga is absolutely fine as the positions are designed for pregnant women, but yes ofcourse physio first!

Which DVD are you using? I'd like to give it a go

I've been using the yoga dvd in this set amazon link

It comes with ante natal pilates, exercise and a post natal one too. However I've only used the yoga

That's great advice, thanks! I've been struggling with the NHS not helping so I will try this! Xxx

Argh, the "you're pregnant, put up with it" idea a lot of HCPs have about SPD is beyond awful. SPD can be managed well with the right supports and exercise guided by a physio who specialises in women's health. Great that you found something that works.

Thanks. I'm ordering right now

I'm sorry for your experience, but glad that its had a good outcome.

When I was pregnant with my son I had SPD. I wrote a note to my doctor asking to be referred to a physio (I work in a healthcare related field that is linked to my doctors surgery, so he is usually happy to do things like this without me wasting an appointment slot), got a referral appointment letter two days later and had the appointment the next day. The physio gave my loads of exercises to do and also fitted me for a belt that I could take home straight away (my job involves being on my feet all day, so I could not have coped without the belt).

I guess some areas are better than others with these things

Thank you so much for ur advice. My 4th pregnancy was terrible with SPD, my pelvis cracked n clonked, was housebound for the last 6wks, DP had to leave work it was that bad. I've never fully recovered, I'm pregnant wiv bubby no.5 now, only 9+2wks n already my pelvis has started cracking, I'm literally dreading the coming months. :(

I will most definitely try the yoga DVDs. Thank you. Jo. :)