This review formed part of Jill Depledge’s MHSc thesis at AUT University Treatment of symphysis pubis dysfunction

A review of the literature revealed relatively few scientific studies investigating the effectiveness of treatment of peripartum pelvic joint pain, and no studies looking at primarily symphysis pubis pain. Generally, posterior pelvic pain has been considered to be the primary symptom of pelvic joint instability. According to Fry (1999), treatments for symphysis pubis dysfunction during pregnancy include education about the condition, appropriate advice regarding function and rest, pelvic support, crutches, pain relief, ice and exercises to improve muscular support for the unstable pelvis.