What does pelvic girdle pain feel like?

What does pelvic girdle pain feel like?

Symptoms of pelvic girdle pain (PGP) Difficulty walking (a waddling gait). Pain when putting weight on one leg, such as climbing stairs. Pain and/or difficulty in straddle movements, such as getting in and out of the bath. Clicking or grinding in the pelvic area.

Where do you feel pelvic girdle pain?

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is pain which is felt around the pelvic joints, lower back, hips and thighs. Around 1 in 4 pregnant women experience PGP. It can vary from mild to severe.

How early can pelvic girdle pain start?

PGP can begin as early as the first trimester but it's more common later in pregnancy (RCOG 2015, Verstraete et al 2013). If the pain comes on at the end of your pregnancy, it may be because your baby's head is engaging, or moving down into your pelvis.

How painful is pelvic girdle pain?

It takes the form of mild to severe pain in the front and/or back of your pelvis, but you may also feel it in other places like your hips or thighs. Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy can sometimes be very painful, but there are ways of easing the symptoms.

How do you relieve pelvic girdle pain?

How can I reduce PGP?

1. Sit on a firm chair with a rolled towel or cushion to support the lower back.
2. Do not cross your legs when sitting.
3. Directly face your computer screen (avoid sitting in a twisted posture)
4. Place a pillow between your knees and ankles when lying on your side at night.

What makes pelvic girdle pain worse?

What makes pelvic pain worse? The pain is often made worse by activities that you previously took for granted, such as lying on your back and turning over in bed. Having sex can be painful, lifting, walking round too much, sitting or standing for long periods can make the problem worse too.

Can you have pelvic girdle pain without being pregnant?

It's much less common for SPD to occur outside of pregnancy, but it does happen. Other causes of SPD range from pelvic injuries to conditions like osteoarthritis. In some cases, there's no known cause.

Is walking good for pelvic girdle pain?

Walking: Some people will be able to continue walking for exercise, whereas this may be highly problematic for others. Swimming works well for many women with PGP, but generally breaststroke kick should be avoided.

Is pelvic girdle pain constant?

PGP can happen during pregnancy or start soon after delivery, and can be constant or come and go.

How do I get rid of pelvic girdle pain?

How can I reduce PGP?

1. Sit on a firm chair with a rolled towel or cushion to support the lower back.
2. Do not cross your legs when sitting.
3. Directly face your computer screen (avoid sitting in a twisted posture)
4. Place a pillow between your knees and ankles when lying on your side at night.