Approximately one in five pregnant women gets pelvic pain in Norway every year. The pain can come both early and late in pregnancy. They are often located at the two pelvic joints at the back of the pelvis, but can also be in front of the symphysis (pubic bone). The pain can radiate to the seat and back of the thighs. Walking, sitting and standing over time, changing position, bending forward and lifting are often painful.

Should you have pain that comes and goes long after birth, you should set up a course of treatment either with a doctor, physiotherapist, manual therapist or chiropractor with good expertise in pelvic joint pain. Research has shown that individual guidance and treatment can help you get well faster.

We are happy to set up a treatment course with you at one of our physiotherapists or chiropractors. Book an appointment whenever it suits you, or contact us if you have any questions.

The cause of pelvic pain is unknown, but researchers believe that the pain may be due to a hormonal process that makes the ligaments more elastic and the pelvic joint more flexible. Pelvic pain is not an obstacle to a natural birth. Every fourth woman continues to have significant pain even after giving birth.

Advice for the pregnant woman with pelvic pain:

• Stay active within your own pain threshold. The pain should not increase during the activity.
• Think about the attitude. Stand with your weight in the middle of your foot and avoid excessive sway in your back.
• When walking- Go several shorter trips rather than one long trip. Wear shoes with good cushioning on soft surfaces. Try to use your forefoot to kick from when you walk,
• Good resting positions are important - try to lie on your side with a pillow between your knees
• Swimming and pregnancy yoga are activities that are gentle on the pelvic joint.
• Pelvic belt can reduce pain (choose elastic)
• Keep your legs together when you turn in bed or get in and out of a car
• For some, it may be necessary to loosen muscles and joint structures that are tight.

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