Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

[h m]

Does anyone know of good techniques to deal with this?

 

[Cass]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

http://www.massageplanet.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=12942

 

[Johnnny]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

Is says I'm not authorized to read that forum.

 

[lemon]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

I got that, too- the unauthorized notice.

But....from what I understand, chiropractic care is actually very beneficial for that.

 

[Transitional CatBunny]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

The reason I ask, is because not only do I k now TONS of pregnant women it's happened to (to the point that they don't want to get pregnant again), but I've also had it happen to me, more than once. With my last, the chiropractor did NOT help, but when I looked at DH's charts (he was still in school, and I hadn't gone yet) and managed to isolate "what hurt", and I was able to "fix" the problem myself within a matter of days. There has GOT to be a way to either treat this, or teach ladies how to help themselves. With bones/joints, come muscles. I understand that often it is due to a misalignment in the pelvis, which would require a chiropractor's help. But that last time for me, it was a literal pulled muscle- I know it was from my position during birth, and the strain, of birthing a posterior-presented baby. The chiropractor only hurt me trying to "fix" it.

 

[Pompal 09.]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

Is says I'm not authorized to read that forum.

PM the moderator of that section, Rose of Sharon to gain access to that section.

 

[mike1942f]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

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I can fix that for you.

 

[STUPID IDIOTZ LOLZZ]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

Is says I'm not authorized to read that forum.

I can fix that for you.

Me too, please...

 

[archerkd]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

The reason I ask, is because not only do I k now TONS of pregnant women it's happened to (to the point that they don't want to get pregnant again), but I've also had it happen to me, more than once. With my last, the chiropractor did NOT help, but when I looked at DH's charts (he was still in school, and I hadn't gone yet) and managed to isolate "what hurt", and I was able to "fix" the problem myself within a matter of days. There has GOT to be a way to either treat this, or teach ladies how to help themselves. With bones/joints, come muscles. I understand that often it is due to a misalignment in the pelvis, which would require a chiropractor's help. But that last time for me, it was a literal pulled muscle- I know it was from my position during birth, and the strain, of birthing a posterior-presented baby. The chiropractor only hurt me trying to "fix" it.

It happened to me and it was loud and painful (POP!), especially during the birth - to the point of almost pass out pain for me. Afterwards, I had trouble even putting on a pair of pants. Any movement that would engage my adductors, of course.

Also, it took well over a full year before I wasn't still feeling twinges. I thought I would never be normal. Thankfully, 8yrs later it is all over!

 

[Relheok]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

Squeeze a basketball between your knees, while laying on your back, with feet flat and knees bent, until you feel a little 'pop' should not be painful, and is not the same *pop* you feel when it goes out. Alternatively to use on clients - place your forearms between their knees, shoulder width apart - have them push against your arms, while you give resistance, until they feel the pop.

Transverse friction works well - though might be something where you'd like to show your ladies the spot on a chart - and how to do transverse friction.

Stretches for quads and hamstrings to keep the SI in line help very much, too.

Or refer out to a therapist with training in more osteopathic techniques - onsen and the likes.

If the PSD isn't caused by misalignment of the pelvis - and is only hormonal, treating the symptoms will be the only thing that helps until hormones settle after birth.

 

[Napoleon Mcgregor the 5th]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

Squeeze a basketball between your knees, while laying on your back, with feet flat and knees bent, until you feel a little 'pop' should not be painful, and is not the same *pop* you feel when it goes out. Alternatively to use on clients - place your forearms between their knees, shoulder width apart - have them push against your arms, while you give resistance, until they feel the pop.

Transverse friction works well - though might be something where you'd like to show your ladies the spot on a chart - and how to do transverse friction.

Stretches for quads and hamstrings to keep the SI in line help very much, too.

Or refer out to a therapist with training in more osteopathic techniques - onsen and the likes.

If the PSD isn't caused by misalignment of the pelvis - and is only hormonal, treating the symptoms will be the only thing that helps until hormones settle after birth.

This is more along the lines if what I'm asking for- a way to help my clients with this issue. Yes, I tend towards it myself, so will have lotsof opportunity to practice and find out what works and what doesn't, LOL! But especially the bolded part is what I need- now, HOW do I find out WHO or WHICH TECHNIQUES will help with this? I don't have the time to get certified in osteopathic techniques right now (heck, I have only had my license for two months, and am already certified for prenatal), but surely there is somewhere/someone to learn/teach how I can deal with this ONE particular issue, without having to go through another 100 hours of training? The italicised statement is what I'm after help for: I realize that a chiropractor is the one qualified to handle actual misalignment, but there are times when even that doesn't do it, even temporarily (as in my most recent case,see original post).

My prenatal massage instructor recommend the book "The Female Pelvis: Anatomy and Exercises". Is anyone familiar with this work/is it a good jumping-off point for me in this? http://www.amazon.com/Female-Pelvis...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1241894882&sr=1-1

 

[Metalhead]

Pubic Symphisis Dysfunction (separation)

Onsen, and muscle energy technique are the two I am most familiar with.

There are books out on muscle energy techniques, and because you tend towards PSD yourself, you may want to find a therapist trained in either, to show you how to do it for your sake and see if you think it's something you can do your self. From what I have learned - a combination of TP therapy, Transverse friction as well as the guided stretches with resistance are the best approach.

I wish it was easy to explain - because it's actually quite easy to do. I will poke around for you and see if I can find articles or videos to help explain the techniques used to help!