Diastasis of the Symphysis Pubis - SPD's Nasty big brother

[alioops]

The Symphysis Pubis is supposed to spread. But only up to 9mm on average. Generally SPD is a combination of reaching the higher separation and a little misalignment, but is not spread further than 10mm. It often also includes the Sacroilliac Joint.

Diastasis of the Symphysis Pubis is a separation over 10mm. It is diagnosed by Ultrasound, Xray or MRI. It is more likely to render the sufferer immobile, and often includes a hospital stay and intensive physiotherapy.

[Snacks]

Aw, Ali - I'm assuming this is what you've got? If so, I'm sooooo sorry.
I am having SIJ pain and that is bad enough!

[Danni]

So what am I supposed to do when my MW and Physio say my pain is "normal"and they cannot help me anymore?

[Pandora]

Ali - you poor thing I had no idea it was that bad

Mabello - see a different physio. if they still think its normal, its probably isnt SPD or DSP. They can give you a brace to help keep things together if its pelvic instability. I have one and it works very well.

[alioops]

Dani - ask them to do investigations. SPD and Pelvic Instability can be interchangeable terms. A back brace worn over the hips is often what is used as a pelvic brace, so get one of those, and rest as much as possible.

[Danni]

Im definitely resting as much as possible as I just can't move. The physio is the only one I can afford (free) and she said my pelvis is sitting straight and in a correct position.

But would she know if the muscle was? The pain is so excruciating.The only thing I can do without pain atm is to sit with my knees together..but I cant sit in the same spot for longer than 10 mins without my buttocks pinching.

I have one of those braces but can't wear it correctly as this baby is breech as my belly is too low