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When is postnatal physiotherapy recommended for pelvic girdle pain?

How the structures involved in Pelvic Girdle Pain differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in Pelvic Girdle Pain differ from normal

Short answer

Postnatal physiotherapy is recommended when pelvic girdle pain limits walking, stairs, turning in bed, lifting, or caring for your baby.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Common impact
Walking, stairs and bed movement
Treatment focus
Pacing, support and coordinated movement

Understanding pelvic girdle pain

Pelvic girdle pain can involve the front joint of the pelvis, the back of the pelvis, hips or nearby muscles. Symptoms may be triggered by uneven weight-bearing, getting in or out of a car, separating the legs, or prolonged positions. An assessment looks at how you move and where pain is felt so advice can be tailored.

Practical next steps

Book an assessment if pain is ongoing, worsening, or restricting routine tasks after birth. Treatment may include pacing, pelvic support, symmetrical movement strategies, gentle exercises and advice on feeding or carrying positions. Keep steps small, change position regularly and avoid movements that sharply increase symptoms.

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent assessment for new leg weakness, numbness around the groin, loss of bladder or bowel control, fever, severe sudden pain, or inability to bear weight. These signs may need medical review beyond physiotherapy.

Questions for your doctor

Ask what may be contributing to your pain, whether a pelvic support is suitable, which activities need modification, and when strengthening or higher-impact exercise can be reintroduced.

Find care

General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Is pelvic girdle pain a reason to avoid all activity?

No. Carefully paced movement is usually more helpful than prolonged rest, but activities should be adjusted when they provoke sharp or lasting pain.

Can symptoms continue after delivery?

They can. Physiotherapy may help identify ongoing movement patterns and build capacity for daily tasks during recovery.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.