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    What is pelvic pain? - All about pelvic pain

    Pelvic pain when you are pregnant is something many people suffer from. When we talk about pelvic pain in healthcare, we refer to it as pelvic pain or pelvic floor pain. So, what does pelvic floor pain feel like?

    When you are pregnant, your body's joints become more mobile because the pelvis needs to widen during childbirth to allow the baby to pass through. It therefore becomes more mobile during pregnancy and you may experience pain. In this article, we'll look at what pelvic pain is and how you can relieve it.

    Pelvic pain, or symphyseolysis in medical language, is common during pregnancy and is harmless to both the pregnant woman and the fetus. A doctor or physiotherapist can give you a diagnosis of pelvic pain, also known as joint loosening. The pelvis has joints and ligaments that hold the bones together in the pelvis. Most people experience pain over a joint at the symphysis, in the middle of the pubic bone, and over two areas at the back of the lower back (the SI joints).

    What does joint loosening feel like?

    The Hormone Network Relaxin secreted during pregnancy and formed in the ovaries and placenta. Relaxin softens the joints and makes the pelvic joints more mobile to allow the baby to pass through during childbirth. It's a clever idea, but pelvic instability can be incredibly painful. Sometimes, pelvic pain can limit your daily activities. Pelvic joint dysfunction can be difficult to relieve completely, but you can help train the muscles around joints and joints to stabilize the pelvis. It is best to seek the help of a physiotherapist, preferably someone with in-depth knowledge of women's health - ask at the MVC to get the right help. Some physiotherapists can also give you acupuncture for pain relief, which tends to help many people who get pelvic pain when they are pregnant.

    All pregnant women can get pelvic pain, but the risk increases if you have had back pain, pelvic injuries or heavy lifting in the past. The amount of pelvic pain you may experience depends largely on how active you are during the day. Often you will have more pain in the evening if you have moved a lot during the day.

    Tips for preventing pelvic pain and relieving joint pain:

    - Try not to sit with your legs crossed
    - Take shorter steps than normal
    - Walk at a slow pace
    - Exercise muscles around the pelvic joints
    - Try to keep a straight posture in the lower back (do not slouch)
    - Wear comfortable shoes
    - If you sleep on your side, have a pillow between your knees so that your pelvis is not compressed
    - Pelvic girdle for miscarriages! Pelvic belts are often used to help many people with pelvic pain and can be bought from a physiotherapist
    - Take a hot shower
    - Go for a massage
    - Use a TENS unit
    - acupuncture
    - Heating pad

    Joints after childbirth

    Pelvic pain usually goes away after childbirth, but not for everyone. If postpartum pelvic pain persists after your pregnancy, it is important to seek help to heal and improve your pelvic floor.

    Please read our article with exercises for those who suffer from joint pain.

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