Fucking bastarding SPD

[NoCapes]

You are a cunt
That is all

Aw Capes it's awful isn't it? I had it with all 3 of mine, ended up on bloody crutches with DD and DS2. And don't even start me on the humiliation of getting stuck in the sodding tubigrip thing they gave me and having to hop looking like a big fat caterpillar to ask DP to help me disentangle myself

It's an absolute bastard. A huge reason why I won't suffer a 3rd pregnancy.

Ice pack on my fanny every evening did help.

I still sleep with a pillow between my knees, and DS is 18 months old. But otherwise all the pain went after I finished breastfeeding.

It really is awful, I had it in my last pregnancy but it didn't develop until quite late on and tbh I think I got off quite lightly
I'm only 18 weeks atm and already struggling so my imminent future is looking quite bleak

NotReally oh bless you but that sounds hilarious

Blazed I still sleep like that too and DS is nearly 2! I'm wondering what the next step is though, I remember the utter relief I got from discovering this trick the first time, I won't have that this time

I feel very sorry for myself today (clearly )

To be fair it was funny, literally had the fucking thing from my armpits to my ankles, was determined to fix it myself only I couldn't reach my stupid ankles to pull it up! I looked ridiculous all sweaty and stressed and DP, bless him, didn't even crack a smile, he just helped me fix it and gave me a cuddle. I've told him since I'd have peed my pants laughing if it was him

Can your midwife send you for physio? They're the ones who set me up with my crutches and a belt thingy rather than that sodding tubigrip!

It's shit, isn't it? I'm 24 weeks and struggling with it as well!

NHS physio was ok and has given me a belt and crutches, but I've been seeing a private physio who has been manually manipulating my pelvis which really helps. Have a look on the Pelvic Girdle Partnership website and see if there's one in your area, it can be pricey but totally worth the relief it gives you if you are able to afford a few sessions.

Get to a physio who specialises is women's health. Your midwife will hopefully be able to refer you. The earlier you can be assessed and treated the better the chance of preventing it worsening.

I been suffering for a few weeks now with front n back pelvis pain, also have started with pain in my sciatic nerve which is agony! Doc prescribed me Codine to help with the pain but said to only take when necessary

My midwife has referred me to a physio, but I got referred last time and gave birth before I'd even heard from them (he was 5 months old and it was gone before I got an appointment) so I'm not overly hopeful tbh
May look into a private one actually thanks

I feel your pain!!! It sucks so bad!! I'm 27 weeks and I can hardly walk.

This.

I couldn't get a bus earlier so had to walk 40 minutes. Didn't have my belt on. And now I'm in absolute agony. Every time I move it feels as though my muscle / flesh is being ripped off the bone. So fed up of it

Physio helps but even 10 mins walking around for work causes me to be in pain all night and horrendous the next day.

Mine did not resolve after birth.

It is, to a degree, fixable. The NHS treatment is woeful - it does not get better with a belt and a few ball excercises. But it can be treated.

You need hands on manipulation and adjustment. the latest thinking is that it's not purely hormonal. It's almost always an existing slight instability that's worsened during pregnancy due to ligament/postural changes. It's treatable - you need to find an osteo or physio who specialises in it and is willing to manipulate. If they're only giving you excercises there is no point whatsoever.

pelvic partnership website has recommended practitioners on. Ring round some near you and ask what techniques they use. My osteo sorted me out about 75% in one session. All the physio prior to that did absolutely fuck all.

PS. I went with a private one (£90 for a session & follow up) as couldn't wait. She was brilliant and the exercises do help so can recommend that route if you can

@Anatidae Agreed. Turns out I have a weak right hip so have been focusing on fixing that & she's done physical manipulation which hurt like hell but really worked.

She also did this on the sciatic nerves and I haven't had any pain with that since!

Yeah it's not that excercises aren't helpful, it's just that you need someone to go in and adjust the joint - then do the excercises.

Mine was 70 quid equivalent a session and worth every penny. If I'm ever pregnant again I'll be going back from the start and hopefully she can keep me on my feet.

The restore your core program is good as well - not specifically aimed at spd but very effective for generally sorting out core based issues.

Honestly, to all suffering, go and see an osteopath who specialises- get a word of mouth recommendation. Spd is AWFUL