Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), also known as Pelvic Girdle Dysfunction, is a condition that affects the joints and ligaments of the pelvis, causing pain, instability, and difficulty with movement. It commonly occurs during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and increased stress on the pelvic joints, but it can also develop following injury, repetitive strain, poor posture, or altered movement patterns. Pain is typically felt around the front or back of the pelvis, buttocks, hips, groin, or upper thighs and may worsen during activities such as walking, climbing stairs, standing on one leg, turning in bed, getting in and out of a car, or lifting objects. If left untreated, the condition can significantly affect mobility and quality of life.
Early diagnosis and appropriate management are essential to restore pelvic stability and reduce pain. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in treating pelvic girdle pain through pain relief techniques, manual therapy, pelvic stabilisation exercises, core strengthening, stretching, posture correction, and education on proper body mechanics. A personalised rehabilitation programme helps improve strength, restore normal movement, enhance stability, and enable patients to return safely to their daily activities, work, and exercise with greater comfort and confidence.