Hello all,
While pregnant with my second son, as my body began "growing" I was diagnosed by a chiropractor with Sacral Iliac Inflammation (SI) or its also called Pelvic Girdle Pain (which I hate that term, something about the girdle part - ha) . He treated me, which helped with adjustments and a stretching machine and physical therapy exercises. However, this was very expensive and I had to go every day then every other day for 3-4 months. Upon delivery, due the the lovely hormone "relaxin" that allows your pelvic muscles to expand for childbirth, I now have this pain again. Its is quite painful to stand up if I have been sitting for very long, mostly in the lower back and hip joints. If I pick up my son it hurts significantly for a few minutes until I am up awhile. I can no longer sit at a computer without sitting forward (off my back side), too painful to sit back. It is extremely painful to sit in a car for very long, forget about going to a movie. I have been trying exercise, stretches, yoga to help, however, I haven't been consistent. I was hoping anyone else that has endured this would have suggestions of what worked for them (possibly without paying heavily) but willing to return to a chiropractor I guess. Someone suggested a physiatrist, however, I am not sure what that is or where to look for one. This pain has been going on for over 9 months now so I know I need to do something more consistent about it, as I possibly may already have permanent damage to my hip joints. If anyone knows what I am talking about or can help with ANY suggestions I would be so grateful.
Thank you so much,
M. Harris
Although I haven't gone through what you're experiencing, I'd suggest going to "Tan-N-Tone". It would be less expensive than going to a chiropractor and there is at least one table I know of that would stretch out the mid-section. The first visit is usually free, so check it out. You might like it. Also, most centers have a child care area.
Yes after 6 years I have that pain. Mostly in my left hip and occassionally I have a chiropractor pull my joint back into alignment. A lot of it has to do with posture when you're sitting back. Pillows and leg support really help me when I'm chilling in front of the Tv. I also tend to sit with my legs in the criss-cross apple sauce/ indian style which keeps my tail bone and hip in different positions.
Hormones greatly affect the inflamation there so make sure that your levels are right by getting blood tests. We humans can also carry stress in our butts. It's more common in men/women tend to tense up in thier shoulders, however you could be tense in the glutes as well. Clenches, like kegel exercisesonly in the glutes, while you're sitting can, pad, the area and keep your muscles toned enough to keep you in alignment better.
Like you my 2nd round of kids arrived after 30 so part of this may be our age during maternity.
I asked my miracle massage therapist -- based here in Kansas City -- what he thought of your description, and he wrote the following:
"I haven't heard the exact terminology being used, but I do understand the process. The hormones produced during pregnancy actually soften the ligaments (not the muscles) in the joints througout the body. The end purpose of this being to have a pelvic girdle which is flexible enought to adapt to the passage of a 10-lb object through a 10-oz hole at birth. Immediately after birth the hormones go away and the ligaments stiffen back up to normal tension in a few weeks. It is possible that the SI (sacro-iliac) joints in the pelvis could reset at an awkward angle, causing the discomfort described. From her activity description I have a feeling that her hip flexor muscles are too tight, causing pressure and discomfort in the lower back and pelvic area. It is my prejudice, or course, but I would start with some massage which focused on the hip flexors and pelvic area in general, combined with stretching. This would be the least invasive, and relatively cheap to start with. She could move up the treatment food chain if that did not work."
Otis is the best ... he has helped me through two pregnancies, before, during and after. Let me know if you want to see him.
You mensioned that you did physical therapy? Did they give you any excercises to do at home? I worked for a physical therapist before I got married & moved...we always gave exercises they could do at home. I would really recommend doing these simple, but worth it exercises & stretches.
On top of that...you can go to the Cleveland Chiropractic College off 63rd and Rockhill?? They have students that adjust you under supervision in the clinic there. It is way cheaper than going to a regular Chiropractor & the only ones that are working on you are the ones who are about to graduate.
Hope this helps!
