Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction (SPD)- There is relief!

Dr. Joelle Johnson B Sc., D.C.

Many women suffer from symphysis pubic dysfunction (SPD), especially during and after pregnancy, many women even suffer with it for years! These bones as located in  the front and below the abdomen where your underwear sits. Many women describe it as a  pressure or shearing type discomfort that may cause pain when walking, sitting, squatting, lunging(like when vacuuming) or standing. One or all of these movements may cause severe pain that even causes many to  feel like their leg is going to 'give out'. Many women describe it as an intense pressure over their pubic area and describe 'like baby is going to fall out' and many complain of groin pain as well. Many women are told that this is a side effect of pregnancy and it will go away after birth, but there is relief! A very gentle chiropractic adjustment will quickly relieve the pain and pressure. By doing  a full assessment of the spine and pelvis we can do some specific muscle testing to see where there is weakness and misalignment of the spine and pelvic ( and pubic) bones.  After the assessment we can adjust the affected bones into the correct position ( very carefully and gently as this is a very sensitive area in many) alleviating the pain and weakness. Many women can even walk normally directly after this area has been treated. You do not have to live through the pregnancy and beyond with this issue!
Dr. Joelle Johnson has treated many, many people with this issue with great success. Dr. Johnson  has practised in Red Deer since 1999 and is located at 142 Erickson drive, Red Deer. www.family1stchiro.ca or call 403-347-3261