What causes thigh pain?

When entering the middle and late stages of pregnancy, some pregnant women will feel pain in the "thigh root" and a pulling sensation, which is especially obvious when climbing stairs. As the fetus grows and develops, the expectant mother's belly will definitely get bigger and bigger, and this situation may become more and more serious, especially mothers who have delivered by caesarean section will have symptoms of pubic pain. What is going on? Let me help you answer this question.

Pubic pain. The pubic bone is located at the junction of the thigh and lower abdomen. Pubic pain usually occurs in the late stages of pregnancy. As the fetus grows larger, the pubic bone can no longer bear such a heavy burden and becomes somewhat separated, causing soreness in the groin, especially when changing positions. Pubic pain is usually caused by pubic separation, which usually occurs in the late pregnancy and after delivery. Affected by the development of the fetus, the pubic bone will be stretched, widened or separated, and there will be varying degrees of pain in the thigh root, pubic bone, waist, and hips, especially aggravated when bending over, squatting, or turning around.

The exact cause of symphysis pubis separation is not very clear, but many women do not go to a professional chiropractic clinic for spinal and pelvic examinations during pregnancy preparation, which may lead to the following risk factors:

(1) Prior to pregnancy, there were problems with the spine, hip joints, etc., such as cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, back pain, low back pain, and leg pain[1].

(2) Before pregnancy, there are hidden dangers such as pubic pain, tenderness at the base of the thigh, bow legs, and pelvic displacement.

(3) Pelvic fracture or displacement due to trauma.

(4) Multiple births.

(5) The patient has ever given birth to a heavy baby.

(6) The use of forceps has also been proposed.

In addition, if symphysis pubis separation is caused by abnormal pelvic alignment, it is often accompanied by miscarriage, malposition of the fetus, occiput posterior position, oblique head delivery or compound delivery.

Therefore, it is best for women to go to a professional chiropractic clinic for spinal and pelvic examination and diagnosis during the pregnancy preparation period. If there are related problems, they should be resolved through rehabilitation before pregnancy to prevent symptoms such as habitual miscarriage and pubic symphysis pain during pregnancy.

The above are the reasons why pregnant mothers sometimes feel pain in the groin. Now that you know what causes it, you know what to do. Expectant mothers should avoid standing for long periods of time and not wear tight pants, shoes and socks in the late stages of pregnancy. Don't take a bath in water that is too hot. If the symptoms are severe, you can apply local cold compresses or take a cold water sitz bath.