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Can a Pelvic Floor Physio Help with Hip Pain in Pregnancy? Here's How

Hip pain during pregnancy is more than just unpleasant; it can affect your overall quality of life, making it hard to sleep and walk comfortably. 

But here's the good news: you don’t have to quietly endure it. Professional pelvic floor physiotherapy, can make a huge difference, and that’s exactly what we specialise in at PelviCare.

Founded by Chartered Physiotherapist Magdalena, PelviCare offers expert, evidence-based care for women dealing with musculoskeletal and pelvic dysfunction, including hip pain linked to pregnancy. 

With over a decade of experience across orthopaedics, neurology and sports physiotherapy, Magdalena brings a wide range of skills to women’s health. Our expert treats not just the symptoms, but the body as a whole.

What Causes Hip Pain in Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, your body produces a hormone called relaxin, which softens ligaments to prepare your pelvis for birth. Although this is essential, this change can also lead to instability in your hips and pelvis. 

Thanks to shifts in your posture, an altered gait, and increased pressure on joints, it's no wonder many women start to feel that deep, aching pain around the hips.

But not all hip pain is the same. It can be due to pelvic girdle pain (PGP), sacroiliac joint dysfunction, tight gluteal muscles, or even pain due to a pelvic floor imbalance, which is where pelvic floor physio comes in.

How PelviCare Can Help

At PelviCare, we carry out a comprehensive assessment to pinpoint what’s actually causing your hip pain. Is it joint instability? Muscle weakness? Nerve tension? Whatever the cause, Magdalena tailors your treatment based on your unique needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Our treatments might include:

  • Manual therapy to ease tension in the joints and muscle tightness
  • Exercises to strengthen the hips, core and pelvic floor
  • Education on keeping a good posture to reduce strain as your body changes
  • Safe exercises to keep you strong and active during pregnancy
  • Advice on the best positions for sleeping, daily exercises, and birth prep

Evidence-Based and Personalised to your Needs

Magdalena is a proud member of the POGP, fully registered with the HCPC, and trained in the Mummy MOT, ensuring every session meets high clinical standards. She stays up to date with the latest research and methods to ensure you’re getting the best care possible.

If hip pain is making your pregnancy harder than it needs to be, you don’t have to struggle through it. 

Book an assessment at PelviCare and take the first step towards moving with confidence again.