Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction in Pregnancy
Webster Technique Chiropractor | Lenexa, KS
Pubic symphysis dysfunction, often called SPD or pelvic girdle pain, is a common condition during pregnancy caused by increased pressure, inflammation, and instability in the pelvis.
During pregnancy, your body releases hormones like relaxin to soften the ligaments in preparation for birth. While this is completely normal, it can also create imbalances in the pelvis — especially if one side of the pelvis, hips, or sacrum is already tighter or not moving well.
When the pelvis becomes uneven or strained, the pubic joint absorbs more pressure than it’s designed to, leading to pain and discomfort with everyday movements.
And while SPD might be common, you do not have to simply tolerate it.
What Is Pubic Symphysis
Dysfunction?
Common Symptoms of SPD:
Women with pubic symphysis dysfunction often describe:
Sharp, stabbing, or aching pain over the pubic bone
Inner thigh or groin discomfort
Pain when walking, standing on one leg, or climbing stairs
Clicking, popping, or grinding sensations in the pelvic area
Discomfort when rolling over in bed or getting in/out of a car
A feeling of pelvic instability or “giving out”
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
At Your Family Chiropractic, our Webster Certified chiropractors specialize in identifying and correcting the pelvic imbalances that contribute to pubic symphysis dysfunction.
Gentle, targeted prenatal chiropractic adjustments help:
Restore balance in the pelvis so no single joint (like the pubic symphysis) carries more strain than it should.
Relieve tension in surrounding muscles and ligaments, allowing the pelvis to move more freely.
Reduce inflammation and pressure in the pubic joint.
Improve nervous system function, which helps your body adapt to pregnancy with more ease.
Support optimal baby positioning, which often becomes easier when pelvic balance is restored.
Many women begin to move, sleep, and walk more comfortably often within just a few visits.
Why Moms Choose Us for
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Dr. Jaime and Dr. Connor have extensive training in prenatal and perinatal biomechanics, with a special focus on pelvic balance and the Webster Technique. Our whole-body approach supports:
More comfortable daily movement
Better sleep and improved mobility
Reduced pelvic, groin, and hip pain
A smoother pregnancy experience
A more balanced foundation for birth
Find Relief from Pubic
Symphysis Dysfunction
in Pregnancy
You don’t have to just “push through” pelvic pain. Pubic symphysis dysfunction is highly responsive to gentle, specific prenatal chiropractic care that helps the body find balance again.
Your Family Chiropractic proudly supports expecting moms across Lenexa, Olathe, Shawnee, Overland Park, and Johnson County with compassionate, empowered prenatal care.