ISG Blockade

Another cause is a right-sided blockage of the sacroiliac joint (ISG). This is located between the iliac crest and the sacrum. It is secured by various ligaments. During certain movements, the ligaments can become entangled and the bones can move minimally against each other and remain in this position. This ISG blockage is very unpleasant and causes pain.

Slipped disc of the lumbar spine

It is also conceivable that right-sided pelvic pain is caused by a slipped disc in the lumbar spine that presses on a nerve root. Such pain then often radiates from the buttocks to the leg or foot.

Appendicitis

If the cause is not to be found in the pelvis itself, the organs located in the pelvic area must also be considered. Of particular relevance on the right side is the appendix appendix, which can become inflamed (appendicitis). Pain in the right lower abdomen caused by this can be misinterpreted as pelvic pain. The inflamed appendix is removed therapeutically.

Pelvic pain left

The most common causes of pelvic pain on the left side are the same as on the right side. It is often pain after injuries, such as bruises or broken bones. Pelvic obliquity can also cause left-sided pelvic pain.

There is also a sacroiliac joint on the left side of the pelvis, which is located here between the left iliac crest and the sacrum. Here, too, the ligamentous apparatus may become entangled and painful tension may occur, which may explain the pain. A chiropractor can dissolve joint blockages through targeted manipulation.

If the cause is not the musculoskeletal system itself, an organ-related cause must be clarified. As with right-sided pelvic pain, the sexual organs and the bladder are possible causes. In addition, left-sided pain is often caused by diverticulitis, especially in older people.

These are small protrusions of the colon mucosa in which stool remains can collect. This can lead to inflammation, which is noticeable by left-sided pain in the lower abdomen. Pelvic pain can also be felt when radiating. Pain that lasts longer or increases in intensity should generally be promptly clarified by a doctor to rule out serious causes.

Pelvic pain after birth

Pelvic pain after birth can have various causes. One possibility is that they are not directly related to the birth. However, if they are, they may be caused by instability of the pelvic ring, for example.

During birth, the baby pushes itself through the mother’s birth canal. The pelvis has to make room and is stretched. Especially with very large children, this can cause the ligament connections to loosen, so that the sacroiliac joints at the back of the pelvis can then shift and become blocked.

This can be very painful for the woman. The pelvis is also held together at the front by a special connection – the symphysis. This is a cartilaginous connecting piece that connects the two halves of the pelvis. During birth, this connection can also be loosened, which sometimes leads to severe pain, which can also radiate into the legs and back.