In others, the pain develops specifically after a busy day or standing for a long time. The symptoms can vary in intensity and often feel nagging, sharp, or tiring.
Although these symptoms can be bothersome, this usually does not mean that anything is damaged. During pregnancy, your body changes constantly, and this affects muscles, joints, and the way you move.
Why do these symptoms occur during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, the load on the body changes. Your center of gravity shifts, your belly grows, and muscles around the pelvis have to work harder to support the body.
As a result, the coordination between muscles and joints around the pelvis and lower back also changes. This can cause complaints in:
- the groin area
- the buttock region
- the lower back
- the hips or thighs
The symptoms often do not arise from one specific cause, but from a combination of strain, fatigue, and altered movements.
Groin pain during pregnancy
Groin pain often occurs during movements where you bear weight on one leg, such as walking, climbing stairs, or turning over in bed. Prolonged standing or walking can also place extra strain on the muscles around the pelvis.
Some women experience a pulling or tired sensation in the groin, while others feel a sharp pain during certain movements. Symptoms often worsen as the day progresses.
Buttock pain during pregnancy
Buttock pain is frequently caused by tension or reduced control around the pelvis and lower back. The pain can radiate to the hip or upper leg and often worsens with prolonged sitting, standing, or walking.
A changed posture during pregnancy can also put extra pressure on muscles in the gluteal region. As a result, some muscles work harder, which can cause fatigue or pain.
What can you do yourself for groin or buttock pain?
The most important thing is to stay active, but within your capabilities. Stopping moving completely usually doesn't help. It is precisely distributing the load properly that often makes the difference.
This often helps:
- alternate rest and activity well
- Avoid the same posture for prolonged periods.
- distribute activities throughout the day
- move calmly and in a controlled manner
- allow sufficient recovery time after busy moments
Small adjustments to how you move or structure your day can sometimes already reduce symptoms.
When is physiotherapy useful?
Do symptoms persist or do you notice that daily activities are becoming increasingly difficult? Then Physiotherapy for pregnancy-related pelvic pain (ZGBP) help.
At Fysi, we look not only at where the pain is located, but primarily at how you move in your daily life. Together, we look at how you can better distribute your load and how you can continue moving with more confidence during your pregnancy.
The guidance is tailored to your situation, symptoms, and daily activities. No standard approach, but personal guidance that suits your body.
Keep moving in your own way
Pain in the groin or buttocks during pregnancy is common, but it does not mean you have to stop moving. With the right guidance, you can often continue doing a lot in a way that suits your situation.
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