Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a condition that causes pelvic pain during pregnancy; this can continue after pregnancy. The pain can be experienced as clicking or grinding in the pelvic area.
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PGP is caused by stiffness of your pelvic joints or the joints moving unevenly at either the back or front of your pelvis.
Some activities make the pain worse
- Walking on uneven surfaces or for long distances
- Moving your knees apart
- Standing on one leg e.g., climbing stairs, getting dressed
- Rolling over in bed
- Sex
Living with PGP often has significant physical and emotional impacts. It can make it hard to walk/sit, work, have sex, exercise or socialise, significantly affecting a person's quality of life.
