[wannabe30]

Do you have a girdle or compression garment? I had to see a physio after I had DS and she suggested a girdle or similar wrapped around the hips to keep the pelvis "in place". She also suggested as PP have said working on your core muscles and pelvic floor.

I used the SRC recovery shorts. Expensive, but SO worth it. I took about 8 weeks to feel comfortable walking around without my supportive shorts.

[Phoenix Blue]

I've had SPD with all my pregnancies. It was quite back AFTER my 2nd, I had it for months.

This pregnancy (3rd) I've been seeing an Osteopath and it's been amazing! I saw a physio with my previous pregnancies, and although I did all the exercises, it didn't really stop the pain. Also, I have had a big break between pregnancies this time, and am very fit and healthy with much stronger core - and it still got it!

Osteo basically said it is my pelvis being out of alignment, and she did some very gentle manipulation, and massage, and stretching, and it's been great. I've been seeing her about every 4 weeks since about 24 weeks.

As PP have said, give yourself time, but also check out an Osteo. It was EB that made me give it a try and I'm so glad I did. I can claim most of it on PHI too.

[~strawberry~]

I'm another one where it didn't go away after giving birth. After many osteo's, physio's and doctors I was finally diagnosed with an unstable pelvis (when DS was over 2 years old). At my worst I was only able to walk a few steps and that was in a great deal of pain. A physio was able to put my pelvis back in alignment, but there was nothing holding it in place so within hours/days it would be thrown out again. After a long process (almost 12 months) of surgical procedures and loads of drugs, I am able to walk again, though only slowly and not long distances. I've been strengthening with clinical pilates but it's probably as good now as it's going to get. Sucky, but hey, the things we do to have kids!

Good luck, I hope you're not in the same boat as me and that it all comes together again in time.

[ASoccerMum]

I had severe SPD after the 2nd birth. I went to a very good physio who knew all about spd and she made me feel a lot better, not just physically but mentally too. She recommended that I come and see her about two ,weeks after leaving hospital but there's no reason why you can't go and see someone now if you feel you really need it. If you are in Sydney I can give you her details. Hope it gets better soon. It really sucks.

[chocolatecrackle]

I used the SRC recovery shorts. Expensive, but SO worth it. I took about 8 weeks to feel comfortable walking around without my supportive shorts.

The women's health physio the hospital sent me to recommended the tummy and thigh control shorts from Target for a cheap version - $20. I wore mine for about six weeks and they really helped.

I had the SRC leggings for during pregnancy which I claimed on PHI, but I wore those every day for about five months, so didn't mind the price so much!

[Charli73]

I had really bad SPD with my first pregnancy and was hoping it would disappear after birth but I had a CS and i could hardly walk or stand up after birth so walking around the house was so painful I sought the help of womens physio 3 weeks after birth...

I was doing pilates before giving birth and went back to it at 6 weeks and wore a supportive belt after birth asell as a tummy sock thing for support.

Unfortunately my pain lasted 6-7 months but I was told for some women the relaxin disappears slower than others, maybe I was just unlucky..

Im 24 weeks pregnant now and with my supportive belt its been pretty good so far and I will buy some recovery shorts for after the birth...

best of luck!

[Mumof1OneontheWa...]

I am currently pregnant with No 2 and experiencing SPD. Having some success with accupuncture and chiro.