Support Belt for Pelvic Girdle Pain

 While there are cheaper versions of this sacro-illiac belt available, The Serola Belt is honestly the best product on the market for pubic symphysis pain, sacro-iliac pain, or hip girdle instability. The quality of the materials, durability, and flexibility in sizing is unmatched by any competitor.

Pubic pain or Sacro Iliac Joint Pain are very common during pregnancy, since the hormone relaxin is loosening the ligaments in the hip girdle. Symptoms include sharp pains on either side of tailbone and/or at the pubic bone or groin. The pain usually is sudden, and occurs with transitional movements such as moving in bed, getting in and out of the car, standing on one leg putting on underwear, and even walking or stairs.

I often recommend buying a larger size than you think because you and baby may grow more!

Low Back Pain Brace

If you have low back pain that cannot be resolved with stretches, exercise and Physical Therapy, getting a supportive lumbar brace can get you that extra 20% you need to continue your daily activities without pain. Wear it while you are up and about, especially doing chores and walking.

However, don’t forget to incorporate your natural back brace, your Transverse Abdominis! This is your deepest core muscle of your abdomen, and when engaged, lifts and supports baby’s weight from pulling you forward and down. Try pulling your belly button in towards your spine, or “tightening a draw string” from your belly button up towards your mid back. Try engaging this whenever doing the tasks that commonly cause pain, for example rolling in bed, and you may find that your pain is alleviated! It takes 4-6 weeks to build strength, so make sure to practice 10 second holds 10-30x/day to improve your strength.