Pelvic Pain Symptoms

Pelvic Pain Symptoms

A combination of postural changes, the growing baby, unstable pelvic joints under the influence of pregnancy hormones and changes in the centre of gravity can all add to the varying degrees of pain or discomfort. In some cases it can come on suddenly or following a fall, sudden abduction of the thighs (opening to wide too quickly)or an action that has strained the joint.

PGP can begin as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. Pain is usually felt low down over the symphyseal joint, this area may be extremely tender to the touch. Pain may also be felt in the hips, groin and lower abdomen and can radiate down the inner thighs. You may waddle or shuffle, and may be aware of an audible clicking sound coming form the pelvis. PGP can develop slowly during pregnancy, gradually gaining in severity as the pregnancy progresses.

During pregnancy and postpartum, the symphyseal can gap can be felt moving and/or straining when walking, climbing stairs and turning over in bed. These activities can be difficult or even impossible. Pain may remain static, i.e. in one place such as the front of the pelvis producing the feeling of having been kicked, in other cases it may start in one area and move to

other areas, you may even experience a combination of symptoms. Any weight bearing activity has the potential of aggravating an already unstable pelvis producing symptoms that may limit the ability for the woman to carry out many daily activities. She will experience pain involving movements such as dressing, getting in and out of the bath, rolling in bed, climbing the stairs and sexual activity. Pain will also be present when lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling.

The symptoms (and their severity) experienced by women with PGP vary, but include:

-Present swelling and/or inflammation over joint.
-Difficulty lifting leg.
-Pain pulling legs apart.
-Unable to stand on one leg.
-Unable to transfer weight through pelvis and legs.
-Pain in hips and/or restriction of hip movement.
-Transferred nerve pain down leg.
-Can be associated with bladder and/or bowel dysfunction.
-A feeling of symphysis pubis giving way.
-Stand with a stooped over back.
-Malalignment of pelvic and/or back joints.
-Struggle to sit or stand.
-Pain may also radiate down the inner thighs.
-You may waddle or shuffle.
-Aware of an audible ‘clicking’ sound coming from the pelvis.

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