Improving Postural Stability in Postpartum Women with a Pelvic Compression Belt
- Julian Simpson
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Improving Postural Stability in Postpartum Women with a Pelvic Compression Belt
Regular physical activity can provide multiple health benefits for the general population, such as reduced risk of chronic diseases
These benefits can be particularly pertinent for women during pregnancy and postpartum where physical activity can improve maternal health outcomes whilst also fostering well-being for their new-borns
Barriers for physical activity in postpartum women are:
childcare responsibilities, as well as physical and psychological
barriers such as pain or discomfort
.Amongst the physical barriers, pelvic pain is one of the most common issues during postpartum
Lets discuss Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain (defined as a persistent pain in the pelvis or lower abdominals for three months or more ), and fear of movement or injury risk are two frequently raised barriers for postpartum women returning to physical activity
Instability in the SI joint can contribute to impaired balance , increasing risk of falls and in turn increasing injury risk. During pregnancy changes such as an increased body mass and an anterior shift in the centre of gravity can affect joint proprioception
Of note , Significant recovery from these physiological changes is still ongoing at 6 weeks postpartum, after which the recovery process slows, and changes become more gradual
So to help with recovery , a proposed intervention to help the SI joint is the use of pelvic belts
Pelvic belts sit around the hips and provide external force to the pelvic region, mainly restricting movements of the SI joints
The SI joints usually have very little movement, however become lax during pregnancy due to heightened levels of oestrogen and relaxin
Do Posture Belts actually help?
A pelvic compression belt positioned below the anterior superior iliac spines improved pelvic joint stability and altered control of the lumbopelvic muscles.
Postural stability has also been shown to improve with the use of both compression garments and compression belts
So next time you come to your chiropractic session for pelvic and hip pain , adding a pelvic belt should help your recovery, posture and stability.
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Vatter RF, Segura-Velandia D, Moore IS, Mears AC. The effect of a pelvic compression belt on postural stability in postpartum women. Sports Eng. 2025;28(2):34. doi: 10.1007/s12283-025-00516-5. Epub 2025 Jul 28. PMID: 40772253; PMCID: PMC12327193.
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