OCEAN: 
Symphysis pubis dysfunction is a group of symptoms that cause pain in the pelvic area. It can vary in symptoms as well as the area and severity. Most commonly experienced symptoms are in the center of your pubic bone but can also cause pain in your low back and even pain in your vaginal or rectal region. It can travel to your thighs and you may even experience a grinding or clicking with movement. The pain is worsened with walking, stairs, putting weight on one leg or turning over in bed. It also may be challenging to widen your legs. This makes daily activities like getting dressed, caring for your baby, or getting out of bed quite difficult. The most common cause is pregnancy due to the looseness of the ligaments around the pubic joint or other parts of the pelvis. This can cause the joints to move unevenly or separate leading to instability and pain with function. Physical therapy will help rebalance the pelvis and decrease pain. Exercises will help create a more stable and pain free pelvis in order to return to all the activities you love.
