Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer, Oti Mabuse has just taken to Instagram to share with her fans that she's been suffering from Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, also known as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP).The 33 year old, who announced in August she was expecting her first child with her husband and fellow pro dancer Marius Iepure, posted a video to Instagram to document her experience with PGP.
Dropping a video of her working out, alongside a lengthy caption about how she exercises with the pain, Oti said: "I completely fell off the bandwagon with my fitness and I immediately could feel it when I went back.
My core strength was not what it was, my balance was off and my ability hold certain positions was gone.The pain started really slow but at night while sleeping would intensify." She continued: "Aside from physiotherapy exercises, I still try continue to stay active in any way that is not painful.
My level of activity depends on how severe my SPD is that day. It can be very frustrating if you used to exercise regularly and have to stop." Oti then revealed that everyday activities like walking, sitting, and driving "all become a bit painful." But in terms of Pelvic Girdle Pain, what actually is it, and what can you do if you have it?
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