Physiotherapy for Pelvic Girdle Pain​

What is Pelvic Girdle Pain?

 

Pelvic girdle pain refers to pain felt anywhere from the lower back down to the thighs, including the hips, buttocks, pubic bone, and groin area.

It’s often related to changes in the way the pelvis moves and supports load — but the good news is, it’s very treatable with the right approach.

 

Pelvic girdle pain can happen:

• During or after pregnancy

• Following an injury (like a fall or heavy lifting)

• As part of general low back or hip problems

• In people of all fitness levels and ages

 

It’s not just pregnant people who experience Pelvic girdle pain— it’s a common condition across all stages of life.

 

Common Symptoms of Pelvic Girdle Pain

 

You might be dealing with pelvic girdle pain if you notice:

• Pain when walking, climbing stairs, or standing on one leg

• Discomfort turning over in bed or getting in/out of a car

• Pain around the hips, lower back, buttocks, groin, or pubic area

• Feelings of instability or weakness in the pelvis

• Stiffness after sitting or lying for long periods

 

 

What Causes Pelvic Girdle Pain?

 

Pelvic girdle pain isn’t caused by a single factor.

It’s usually linked to a combination of things, including:

• Changes in how the muscles and joints around the pelvis work together

• Interestingly both weak core and pelvic muscles as well as tense / overactive core and pelvic muscle can contribute to pelvic girdle pain

• Altered movement patterns or postures

• Previous injuries or surgeries, especially around the pelvic area

• Hormonal changes (especially during pregnancy)

• In inflammatory arthritis, such as sacroilitis or ankolying spondylitis

• A traumatic injury, such as a fall or missed step

• Increased sensitivity of nerves and tissues around the pelvis

• Factors which increase tissue sensitivity such as poor sleep, high stress, low mood and low activity levels

• Unhelpful, scary beliefs, not backed by scientific evidence: the pelvis cannot moved “out of place”. It can however become veery sensitive, tense and / or weak.

 

 

How We Treat Pelvic Girdle Pain at Fit Bomb

 

We take a personalised, whole-body approach to helping you overcome pelvic pain.

 

Your treatment plan may include:

• Detailed Assessment: We take a thorough history to understand your story, your pain and its impact on you and the goals you want to get back to. This is followed by a comprehensive physical assessment, looking at how your pelvis, hips, spine, and muscles are working together.

• Education and Empowerment: Understanding your condition and the unique factors involved in your personal circumstance is one of the most powerful tools for recovery.

• Relaxation Strategies: Learning how to relax muscles which have been clenched and guarded around the pelvis can be a big pain reliever.

• Targeted Exercise Therapy: Strengthening key muscle groups (like your glutes, deep core, and pelvic floor) to build stability and resilience.

• Hands-On Therapy: Soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, and manual techniques to relieve pain and improve movement.

• Movement Retraining: Helping you move more efficiently and confidently during daily activities such as walking, stairs, in-our of cars etc.

• Pregnancy-Specific Advice: If you’re pregnant, we tailor your program to support you safely through every stage. We’ll offer advise for sleeping, getting out of bed, carrying etc; pregnancy specific exercises - tailored to your stage of pregnancy;  advise on braces / supports which can be helpful; education on the changes which can be expected throughout pregnancy and breathing techniques.

• Lifestyle Strategies: working on sleep, stress, mood, activity levels can be very helpful in improving your pain sensitivity.

 

 

 

Take Control of Your Pelvic Health

 

Pelvic girdle pain is not something you have to “just live with.”

Our experienced physiotherapists at Fit Bomb will help you strengthen, move better, and get back to the activities you love — with confidence and ease.

 

Book your Pelvic Girdle Pain Assessment today and feel the difference.