Pelvic Girdle Pain

Pain experienced around the lower back, hips, thighs & pelvic joints is termed Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP). This is a common condition in pregnant women, with some women feeling mild discomfort while others experience intense pain & decrease in mobility.

Pelvic Girdle Pain Symptoms

Around 20-25% of pregnant women feel pelvic girdle pain towards the latter months of their pregnancy, with the pain being particularly extreme during labour.

Following are the common pelvic girdle pain symptoms that may differ as per the severity of the condition:

Hip pain & inflammation in the hip joints
Restrained hip movement
Mobility issues experienced while sitting/standing
Curved back while standing
Clicking noises heard from the pelvis/hip joints
Intense pain felt while climbing stairs
Radiating pain down the legs
Pain experienced during sex
Bladder or bowel-linked problems

Pelvic Girdle Pain Causes

Pelvic girdle pain causes or risk factors comprise:

Arthritis or osteoarthritis
Weight gain in a short time period
Injury-inflicted trauma to pelvic muscles
Fall or accident
Rising weight of the baby
Alterations in the centre of gravity
Surge in the hormone ‘relaxin’ causing instability in the hip joints
Loosening of upper back & hamstring muscles causing changes in posture

Pelvic Girdle Pain Diagnosis

Taking into account your symptoms and medical history, the healthcare provider (usually a physiotherapist) will conduct a physical exam to check for PGP.

The following diagnostic tests could also be done to ensure a precise diagnosis:

Pregnancy tests in women of reproductive age
Abdominal & pelvic X-rays
Bone density scan involving x-rays
MRI
Urine & blood tests
Tests to detect STDs like gonorrhoea and/or chlamydia

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