It is unclear if Pelvic Girdle Pain / Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction are caused by just the hormone, as some recent research has shown a link to a ‘joint problem in the pelvic joint.

There are three pelvic joints and 1, 2 or all 3 of the joints could have a problem, which leads to pelvic Girdle Pain. Joints can become stiff or due to the weight of the baby or differing posture from normal, therefore the Pelvis does not move in the same manner and this can cause irritation in the joints, this in turn will cause the other joints to try and compensate for the problematic joint. This means that the Pelvis does not sit aligned and muscles become stiff and tight, which can cause the ligaments to stretch causing the pain.

Pelvic Girdle Pain can start at any time during the pregnancy, onset can be gradual or sudden, with some women suffering with just a slight discomfort in the pelvis to being severe cases where the slightest movement can cause excruciating pain.

The HG Maternity Support Belt was designed around a severe sufferer of Pelvic Girdle Pain, where simply thinking to move on the sofa or walking was awful and when any movements were being made this caused agonizing pain.

In simple terms the action that the HG Maternity Support Belt achieves is provide a ‘lift and support’ motion, as a general comment by sufferers is that they feel some relief inward and upward pressure is applied to the Symphysis Pubis Joint, and following on from this that they would like the hips gently pushed inwards.

The HG Maternity Support Belt, replicates the action of cupping the hand against the Symphysis Pubis Joint and by adding the optional Pressure Pad can apply gentle inward support against the Symphysis Pubis Joint, the Hip belts are designed to gently provide support to the Hip Joints.

 Furthermore, the HG Maternity Support Belt provides a lift to for the baby bump as well as providing lumbar support. An optional further Lumbar Support can be added and moved up or down the back to apply support as required.