{"product_id":"back-pelvic-girdle-pain-in-pregnancy-postpartum","title":"Back \u0026 Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy \u0026 Postpartum","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003eFind relief using the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__description dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"u\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-description\"\u003eThis book guides readers through a simple step-by-step program, called the PGM Method, designed to help relieve pelvic pain.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"product-details__attributes dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ProductDetailsAccordion\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"separator\" class=\"dropin-divider dropin-divider--secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open About the Book\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"dropin-accordion-section__flex\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title-container\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__secondary-text-container\"\u003e\u003csvg id=\"Icon_Add_Base\" data-name=\"Icon \\u2013 Add \\u2013 Base\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"dropin-icon dropin-icon--shape-stroke-2 dropin-accordion-section__open-icon\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Large\"\u003e\u003crect id=\"Placement_area\" data-name=\"Placement area\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cg id=\"Add_icon\" data-name=\"Add icon\" transform=\"translate(9.734 9.737)\"\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_579\" data-name=\"Line 579\" y2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(2.216 -4.087)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_580\" data-name=\"Line 580\" x2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(-4.079 2.263)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__content-container\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the anatomical and physiological changes that happen during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon problems during pregnancy and postpartum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretches and strengthening exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines and lifestyle changes that can help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuing care in the postpartum period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes color photos and step-by-step instructions to ensure exercises are performed correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"separator\" class=\"dropin-divider dropin-divider--secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Author(s)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"dropin-accordion-section__flex\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title-container\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title\"\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__secondary-text-container\"\u003e\u003csvg id=\"Icon_Add_Base\" data-name=\"Icon \\u2013 Add \\u2013 Base\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"dropin-icon dropin-icon--shape-stroke-2 dropin-accordion-section__open-icon\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Large\"\u003e\u003crect id=\"Placement_area\" data-name=\"Placement area\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cg id=\"Add_icon\" data-name=\"Add icon\" transform=\"translate(9.734 9.737)\"\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_579\" data-name=\"Line 579\" y2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(2.216 -4.087)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_580\" data-name=\"Line 580\" x2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(-4.079 2.263)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__content-container\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeborah B. Riczo, PT, DPT, MEd\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"separator\" class=\"dropin-divider dropin-divider--secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Publication Details\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"dropin-accordion-section__flex\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title-container\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title\"\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__secondary-text-container\"\u003e\u003csvg id=\"Icon_Add_Base\" data-name=\"Icon \\u2013 Add \\u2013 Base\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"dropin-icon dropin-icon--shape-stroke-2 dropin-accordion-section__open-icon\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Large\"\u003e\u003crect id=\"Placement_area\" data-name=\"Placement area\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cg id=\"Add_icon\" data-name=\"Add icon\" transform=\"translate(9.734 9.737)\"\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_579\" data-name=\"Line 579\" y2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(2.216 -4.087)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_580\" data-name=\"Line 580\" x2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(-4.079 2.263)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__content-container\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13: 978-1-942798-21-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: OPTP®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 106 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10”L x 7”W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"separator\" class=\"dropin-divider dropin-divider--secondary\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gap-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gap height-64 block\" data-block-name=\"gap\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"video-list-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"video-list block animate-on-scroll\" data-block-name=\"video-list\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"video-slider-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ProductVideoSlider\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-video-slider slider-wrapper\" data-carousel-initialized=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-video-title\"\u003eProduct Videos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-video-container slider slider-smooth-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-video-card\" style=\"min-width: 501px; max-width: 501px; margin-right: 32px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-thumbnail-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"optimized-image-container dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"B\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Video Thumbnail\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" initialdata=\"[object Object]\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1532ce5666d6442ed6b661daace8258e0ad717c44.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" class=\"dropin-image dropin-image--loaded\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n2RCPwtL_k8?autoplay=1\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"dropin-button dropin-button--inline dropin-button--medium dropin-button--primary video-link\"\u003ewatch on \u003cspan class=\"video-link-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-description\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy \u0026amp; Postpartum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-video-card\" style=\"min-width: 501px; max-width: 501px; margin-right: 0px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-thumbnail-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"optimized-image-container dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"B\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Video Thumbnail\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" initialdata=\"[object Object]\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1563fbf71dedcaa6b4eb36cb18705d78f6658744c.jpg?width=750\u0026amp;format=jpg\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" class=\"dropin-image dropin-image--loaded\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vjSFHXr1lU4?autoplay=1\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"dropin-button dropin-button--inline dropin-button--medium dropin-button--primary video-link\"\u003ewatch on \u003cspan class=\"video-link-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-description\"\u003eBack and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Deborah Riczo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"nav prev\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"nav next\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"progress-bar\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"progress\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gap-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gap height-64 block\" data-block-name=\"gap\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image row-reverse block-pb-32 text-align-center block\" data-block-name=\"two-column-with-left-small-image\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"content-block-5-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ContentBlock5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-layout-container-5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-text-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-column\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cpicture\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1f6a94fa051960ef6c107c0893565328ca1c5da9a.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1f6a94fa051960ef6c107c0893565328ca1c5da9a.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1f6a94fa051960ef6c107c0893565328ca1c5da9a.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1f6a94fa051960ef6c107c0893565328ca1c5da9a.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-column\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"education-exercises-and-tips-on-proper-breathing-while-exercising\"\u003eEducation, Exercises and Tips on Proper Breathing while Exercising\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis book provides a simple method to treat pelvic pain, back pain, sacroiliac pain, hip pain and pain in the thighs, lower abdomen, groin and legs during pregnancy and postpartum. Education, exercises, tips on proper breathing while exercising and specific modifications are included for various stages of pregnancy and postpartum with emphasis on diastasis recti abdominis, the pelvic floor, and progressive core strengthening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe book offers key exercises, including pelvic exercises, along with video links and beautiful color photos to ensure the exercises are performed correctly. Readers will gain a better understanding of the effects of musculoskeletal and physiological changes during pregnancy and postpartum and will be introduced to stress management techniques and lifestyle choices that can help provide relief for pregnancy and postpartum pain, including back pain relief and hip pain relief. They will also be offered guidance on whether or not to purchase an SI belt and how to use it properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-large-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-large-image block-pad-32 text-align-center block\" data-block-name=\"two-column-with-left-large-image\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"content-block-1-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ContentBlock1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-layout-container-1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-text-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"a-step-by-step-program\"\u003eA Step-by-Step Program\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a step-by-step program that includes specific progressive exercises to help women experiencing pelvic pain during and after pregnancy. It explains the anatomical and physiological changes that happen during pregnancy and postpartum, common problems during pregnancy and postpartum, stretches and strengthening exercises, guidelines and lifestyle changes that can help, and continuing care during the postpartum period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-column\"\u003e\n        \u003cpicture\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_114bc3e1b811c98eac1bfe4dabc6be0ca6d102979.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_114bc3e1b811c98eac1bfe4dabc6be0ca6d102979.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_114bc3e1b811c98eac1bfe4dabc6be0ca6d102979.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_114bc3e1b811c98eac1bfe4dabc6be0ca6d102979.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"2136\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-column\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 id=\"includes-color-photos-step-by-step-instructions-and-video-links\"\u003eIncludes Color Photos, Step-by-Step Instructions, and Video Links\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eStep-by-step instructions, color photographs, and links to video demonstrations help to ensure the exercises are completed correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-large-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-large-image row-reverse block-pad-12 text-align-center block\" data-block-name=\"two-column-with-left-large-image\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"content-block-1-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ContentBlock1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-layout-container-1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-text-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-column\"\u003e\n        \u003cpicture\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1b1e25d348c765fb0bea6200b6e5896e5ff74aa91.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1b1e25d348c765fb0bea6200b6e5896e5ff74aa91.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1b1e25d348c765fb0bea6200b6e5896e5ff74aa91.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1b1e25d348c765fb0bea6200b6e5896e5ff74aa91.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"2136\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-column\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"sections-in-back--pelvic-girdle-pain-in-pregnancy--postpartum-include\"\u003eSections in \u003cem\u003eBack \u0026amp; Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy \u0026amp; Postpartum\u003c\/em\u003e include:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSection 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e What happens to my body when I am pregnant and after giving birth?\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSection 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common problems during pregnancy and postpartum\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSection 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Addressing pain using the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method\u003csup\u003eSM\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSection 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stretches and strengthening exercises to support the PGM Method\u003csup\u003eSM\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSection 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guidelines and lifestyle changes that can help\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"video-block-single-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"video-block-single bg-warm-gray-50 block-pt-12 block-pb-64 block\" data-block-name=\"video-block-single\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"content-block-1-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ContentBlock1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-layout-container-13\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-text-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"image-column\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"image-title\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 id=\"learn-more-about-back--pelvic-girdle-pain-in-pregnancy--postpartum-deborah-b-riczo-pt-dpt-med\"\u003eLearn more about \u003cem\u003eBack \u0026amp; Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy \u0026amp; Postpartum\u003c\/em\u003e Deborah B. Riczo, \u003csub\u003ePT, DPT, MEd\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cpicture\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1a95b402a90bfe6bfa4b80eb4d83063bbdaa9c402.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1a95b402a90bfe6bfa4b80eb4d83063bbdaa9c402.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1a95b402a90bfe6bfa4b80eb4d83063bbdaa9c402.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-placeholder video-placeholder\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"video-thumbnail-wrapper\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1a95b402a90bfe6bfa4b80eb4d83063bbdaa9c402.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" alt=\"Video Thumbnail\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n2RCPwtL_k8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"dropin-button dropin-button--inline dropin-button--medium dropin-button--primary video-link\"\u003ewatch on \u003cspan class=\"video-link-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-caption\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image img-dark block-pad-24 block\" data-block-name=\"two-column-with-left-small-image\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"content-block-5-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ContentBlock5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-layout-container-5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-text-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-column\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cpicture\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1d0b5f2666fc78d15d7a34c391c5decd23e3da577.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1d0b5f2666fc78d15d7a34c391c5decd23e3da577.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1d0b5f2666fc78d15d7a34c391c5decd23e3da577.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1d0b5f2666fc78d15d7a34c391c5decd23e3da577.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-column\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"about-the-author\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ch3 id=\"deborah-b-riczo-pt-dpt-med\"\u003eDeborah B. Riczo, \u003csub\u003ePT, DPT, MEd\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSince 2000, Deborah has specialized in helping patients manage sacroiliac and pelvic girdle pain. She developed the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method\u003csup\u003eSM\u003c\/sup\u003e (PGM Method\u003csup\u003eSM\u003c\/sup\u003e), an evidence-based program that provides a simple step-by-step approach to treating sacroiliac and pelvic girdle pain. Since 2011, Deborah has educated other practitioners on the PGM Method through physical therapy continuing education courses and presentations at state, national and international conferences, as well as doctoral programs. Deborah has written two self-treatment books based on this method and continues to provide patient education through social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image row-reverse block-pb-24 block-pb-32 text-align-center block\" data-block-name=\"two-column-with-left-small-image\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"content-block-5-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ContentBlock5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-layout-container-5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-text-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"from-the-back-cover\"\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-column\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cpicture\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1304a4bac87b546ef0782ce6ecb6244e0389de57c.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1304a4bac87b546ef0782ce6ecb6244e0389de57c.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1304a4bac87b546ef0782ce6ecb6244e0389de57c.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1304a4bac87b546ef0782ce6ecb6244e0389de57c.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-column\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eSacroiliac Pain: Understanding the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method\u003c\/em\u003e, this book was written for women who are pregnant or in the postpartum period and for clinicians who work with them. It provides simple explanations for common types of pain often occurring during pregnancy and postpartum and provides the education and tools to help women address pain so they can feel their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe first two sections shed light on the many changes happening to a woman's body during pregnancy, as well as common problems and musculoskeletal conditions many women experience during pregnancy and postpartum. This includes back and pelvic girdle pain, as well as pubic, groin, hip and coccyx pain, diastasis recti abdominis, and pelvic floor dysfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe next two sections use the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method\u003csup\u003eSM\u003c\/sup\u003e to provide a simple way to address pain and discomfort. This includes step-by-step instructions for the PGM Method\u003csup\u003eSM\u003c\/sup\u003e exercises with supporting video links. Detailed stretching and core strengthening exercises to support each method and color photographs are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe last two sections provide guidelines and lifestyle changes that can help readers lead a healthier, happier life, including posture and body mechanics, healthy nutrition, tips for returning to work, an exercise planner, and more. 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