Drop ‘BELT’ 👇🏼below and I will send you 2 of my favorite support belts! Let’s Talk Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD): SPD can cause aching pain in the front of your pelvis due to strain on the pubic symphysis (the cartilage connecting both sides of your pelvis). It’s often aggravated by: • Single-leg movements (putting on pants, climbing stairs) • Wide-legged positions (deep squats, large lunges, getting in and out of beds, getting in and out of the car) Here’s how to manage and prevent SPD pain through exercise: ✅Pubic Symphysis Reset * Isometric Adductor Squeezes: Use a yoga block or Pilates ball to gently squeeze while sitting or transitioning from sitting to standing to work on creating pulling from either both sides of the pelvis to help reset and and manage pain at your pubic bone. * Isometric Abductor Squeezes: Use a booty band above your knees and equally press both knees outward. You can also use this to transition from sit to stand to gradually begin with some pelvic reset within equal right and left hip ranges. Some find this more comfortable while others find the adductor squeezes more comfortable. See what works best for you! * Hip Shifts with Adductor Squeezes: While seated, experiment with small shifts to improve pelvic alignment and reduce discomfort. ✅Stabilize the Pubic Symphysis * Combine oblique and adductor strengthening to stabilize the pubic symphysis (e.g., side planks with a squeeze). * Dynamic Standing Movements: Start with smaller staggered stances (e.g., Pallof press) to load the pelvis safely. * Progressive Pelvic Loading: Add lunges with movements like wood chops to build strength and resilience of the pubic symphysis through various pelvic positions If you’re looking for more guidance on your prenatal training and want to remove the guesswork from your workouts, you can follow my Pregnancy Fitness Program available on the Momday App. -
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