Q My buttocks on one side have been hurting continuously since childbirth. Could it be due to the sacroiliac joint?
A During pregnancy and childbirth, pelvic ligaments loosen due to hormonal influences, causing instability in the sacroiliac joint and commonly resulting in pain. If pain on one side of the buttocks persists for a long time after delivery, sacroiliac joint pain should be suspected.
Detailed Answer
During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin loosens pelvic ligaments, and significant load is placed on the sacroiliac joint during childbirth. When combined with the posture of holding the baby on one side while breastfeeding, postpartum buttock pain is prone to persisting for a long time.
Perspective of a Korean Medicine Clinic
Korean medicine views the postpartum period as a time when blood stasis and damage to Qi and blood overlap. Dongjedang utilizes external treatment to strengthen loosened ligaments, along with constitutional care (internal treatment) to aid postpartum recovery, allowing the weakened body to support the ligaments again.
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