CLINICAL CASE STUDY: Master Tung’s Acupuncture Treatment for Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)

A 32-year-old woman visited me due to symphysiolysis. She is experiencing pain in her lower back and groin, and this is her second pregnancy.

Symphysiolysis, also known as Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) or Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), is a condition that can occur during pregnancy. It leads to excessive movement in the symphysis pubis joint, which connects the two pubic bones at the front of the pelvis.

Causes:
Pregnancy hormones, particularly relaxin, which soften ligaments
Changes in posture and center of gravity during pregnancy
The increasing weight of the baby
Previous pelvic trauma or injury

Symptoms:
Pain in the pubic area
A clicking or grinding sensation in the pelvis
Pain when walking, climbing stairs, or spreading the legs
Difficulty with weight-bearing activities

In this video, we present a clinical case demonstrating the treatment of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction using Master Tung’s acupuncture method.