How long does pain in the ischium last?

Depending on the clinical picture, the pain on the ischium can last for different lengths of time. A basic distinction is made between acute and chronic clinical pictures. While acute clinical pictures, such as a fracture of the ischium, can be painless after a few weeks after correct treatment, chronic clinical pictures are usually longer lasting. It is even possible that certain clinical pictures occur repeatedly in relapses over decades and cause complaints. In these cases, the focus is on a therapy that can reduce the symptoms of the disease.

Ischial pain after birth

During the natural birth process, the baby must pass through the mother’s pelvis. Already during pregnancy, the position of the pelvic bones is changed to facilitate the birth of the child. In particular, the ligaments of the bony pelvis loosen and the symphysis widens significantly.

After birth, these changed structures are not immediately restored to the way they were before the pregnancy. It can sometimes take months before the ligaments and symphysis return to their original state. This can sometimes lead to pain in the ischium area. It is also possible that certain structures of the pelvis are damaged by the birth process itself. In order to exclude this, a doctor should be consulted for clarification after birth, especially in the case of long-lasting pain in the ischium.

Ischial pain during pregnancy

During pregnancy, a large number of internal structures are displaced due to lack of space. There is also a hormonally induced change in the bony pelvis and its surrounding structures. This causes the ligaments to loosen and the symphysis to loosen.

These significant changes often lead to discomfort, which can manifest itself as pain in the ischium. It is also possible that the spine or pelvis is overstressed due to the weight load during pregnancy. This high load can lead to pain in different regions. If nerve irritations occur due to lack of space during pregnancy, this can also lead to pain especially in the ischium area.