Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
If walking, climbing stairs, or rolling over in bed brings a sharp pain to the front of your pelvis, you may be dealing with symphysis pubis dysfunction, or SPD. It can be frustrating and tiring. At Rooted Family Chiropractic in Wheat Ridge, we offer gentle Webster certified prenatal care to support your pelvis and help you move with more ease.
What Is SPD?
Your pubic symphysis is the joint at the front of your pelvis where your two pubic bones meet. With SPD, this area becomes sore or irritated during pregnancy.
Common signs include pain over the pubic bone, in the groin, or inner thighs, clicking, and pain with walking, stairs, or getting in and out of the car.
Why Does It Happen?
Pregnancy hormones loosen the ligaments around your pelvis so it can open for birth. Sometimes the two sides of the pelvis start moving unevenly, which may put extra stress on the pubic joint.
Past pregnancies, an old pelvic injury, and long days on your feet may also play a role.
How We May Help
Webster Technique care, which includes the pubic bone, sacrum, and tailbone
Gentle work to support even movement on both sides of your pelvis
Soft tissue work for the psoas, piriformis, and inner thighs
Tips for stairs, getting dressed, and getting in the car
We go at your pace and keep every adjustment gentle, because SPD can leave you sore.
What to Expect at Rooted
Your First Visit
Plan on about 50 minutes. We listen first, take a full history of your health and this pregnancy, and look at the physical, emotional, and chemical stress your body is carrying. We don't take routine X-rays. After a gentle exam, we'll talk through what we found and a plan that fits you.
Your Care Plan
Visits follow your trimester: about once a month in the first, every other week in the second, and weekly in the third. We keep visits less frequent than many offices so care fits real life. Your prenatal plan also includes a postpartum check for you and your baby's first adjustment. Kids are always welcome, and we have a parent and baby room for you to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SPD harmful to my baby?
SPD is uncomfortable for you, but it isn't generally considered harmful to your baby. Still, tell your OB or midwife what you're feeling so they can keep an eye on it.
Can chiropractic help with SPD?
Every mom is different, so we can't promise results. Our care focuses on pelvic balance and easing tension around the joint, which may help you feel more comfortable.
What can I do at home?
Keep your knees together when rolling over or getting out of the car, take stairs one at a time, sit down to get dressed, and avoid standing on one leg. A pillow between your knees at night may help.
Do I need to be in pain to start?
Not at all. Many moms start care simply to support their bodies as they change. It's never too early or too late to start.
Ready When You Are
If SPD is making it hard to move, we'd love to help. Book online or call us at (303) 736-9725.
Rooted Family Chiropractic
8850 W 38th Ave, Suite D, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033