This is how you recognize pelvic instability 

You can recognize pelvic instability by your issues in or around the pelvis. This can be issues like having pain in the lower back, the groin, buttocks, lower abdomen, low in the belly, incontinence issues, sexual issues, prolapses and other physical issues around the pelvic girdle. Every type of issue around the pelvis is classified as a form of pelvic issue. You can describe pelvic pain as a direct pain in your pelvis. Think of the pelvic rims, hips or the pubic bone. You can recognize pelvic instability by the pelvic issues that worsen during certain activities. Think of walking the stairs. You will have a nagging, persistent pain around your pelvis. Pelvic instability is always paired with pregnancy, whether it’s beginning, during or after the pregnancy. I will guide you through a few simplified texts that can help you recognizing pelvic issues.  

 

If you’re still looking for more tips, advices or in-depth information after this article, feel free to take a look through the website. I still have enough other things! It’s filled with in-depth information, tips a webshop and also exercises too. 

 

How can I recognize pelvic instability? 

You have pelvic instability when the issues around your pelvis are persistent. The most pelvic issues in your pregnancy will act up during activities and will decrease during rest. Waking up in the morning can also give some issues and having pain stabs here and there throughout the day is a commonly heard issue as well. But these aren’t persistent issues. You can really call something pelvic instability when you’re experiencing persisting issues and pelvic pain, especially when they’re severely influencing your daily life. 

 

You can have trouble with your groin, lower back, back, abdomen, lower belly, pubic bone, hips, tailbone or buttocks. But there are also prolapse issues or eventual sexual issues that you can experience. Look at my other articles to get some more in-depth information about it.

 

Pelvic instability in men 

A pelvic issue like pelvic instability is almost always related to a pregnancy. Men don’t have to worry about getting pelvic instability, generally. However, men CAN experience pelvic instability or pelvic pain. 

 

The cause of pelvic instability in men is often related to an event. Think of a surgery or accident where the pelvic area has been damaged. The pelvic girdle can temporarily become unstable because the surrounding ligaments and muscles have been affected. Still there is a very small chance that a man will experience or develop pelvic instability.  

 

Men do have an increased risk of developing other pelvic issues. You will recognize those pelvic issues by having incontinence issues, erection issues, fecal issues or prolapses. Pelvic pain around the groin, lower belly, lower back or pubic bone is a commonly heard issue as well.  

 

What to do with pelvic instability? 

Pain in your hips, groin, back, belly or pelvis. Maybe you have pelvic instability. And are you experiencing pelvic pain? Do you first go to a doctor or do you immediately make an appointment with an eventual pelvic therapist? And are you going to a specialized pelvic physical therapist, ergo therapist or a pelvic exercise therapist? 

 

If you so happen to experience a prolonged pelvic pain while you’re pregnant, then there’s a good chance that you’re experiencing issues coming from your pelvic instability. This constant pelvic pain often acts up during daily activities like walking, walking the stairs, taking a seat, standing up, bending over and lifting. If you have constant pelvic pain during those activities and it doesn’t go away by itself when you’re resting, then you can look for a specialist. This specialist is a pelvic physical therapist or pelvic exercise therapist. 

 

Women that have pelvic instability have the chance that the issues go away by themselves after the pregnancy. But men that develop other pelvic issues or women that have persistent pelvic issues without a pregnancy most likely have more going on. That’s why it’s smart to look for help and go see a doctor. 

 

Always visit a doctor first to discuss your pelvic instability and if you’re doubting about a suitable therapist, I can at least give you some more decisive answers. It’s preferred that pelvic issues and pelvic instability get treated by a specialist. A general physical therapist or exercise therapist isn’t always suitable for that. A pelvic physical therapist and pelvic exercise therapist are able to help you. These are specialists in the pelvic issues and pelvic instability field. 

 

These therapists will examine you to be able to determine which pelvic issues you have. They have to precisely know it so they can give you a suitable treatment. These pelvic therapists have had an extra study to be able to retrieve this title. These are the ideal persons to help you. 

 

They can also tell you a lot about pelvic instability and the pelvic therapists will provide you with useful tips. I also have these tips on the website. Think of tips for your toilet habits, duties in daily life, sports, sexuality, muscle strength or shape. But always go to a specialist if you aren’t helped enough after going through this wonderful website. It’s also possible to get a pelvic brace from a specialist. This brace can help you have a more stable sensation around your pelvis. You will notice that your pelvic girdle is grinding less when you walk. 

 

Try to google for a therapist in your area. There are plenty of them out there, and maybe there is even one around the corner! You don’t need a referral to be able to go to a pelvic physical therapist or pelvic exercise therapist, but it’s always advised to firstly visit your doctor anyway. 

 

What YOU can do with your pelvic pain and pelvic instability 

You can do a lot yourself already. You don’t necessarily need to ask for everyone’s help, but it is crucial to know what causes your pelvic instability. Do you have pelvic instability, overactive pelvic floor muscles, or do you actually have weakened pelvic floor muscles? That’s necessary to know. 

 

How long does recovering from pelvic instability take? 

Generally you recover from pelvic instability by yourself. Men that develop pelvic instability because of an accident or a surgery will need about 3 months to recover. It isn’t too different for women and their pelvic instability caused by pregnancy. They will need about 3 to 5 months. Your body will recover moderately by itself. But if it isn’t the case and you’ve already given birth but you’re still experiencing pelvic pain or pelvic instability issues after 6 months, it can be possible that you’ve developed chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Read more about the chronic pelvic pain syndrome here. Though you can still do a lot during your recovery. When you support your body during the recovery, you will notice that you will recover way faster than those 3 to 5 months.  

 

Pelvic instability occurs often during a pregnancy and will often go away by itself, but you can still make it as easy as possible for yourself. If you only experience pelvic pain with pelvic instability, then make sure that you switch up your activities with enough rest. Plan in your daily resting moments. Lie down for a moment after a walk. It’s also crucial that you keep on moving, otherwise you can develop some other issues too. Your muscles do need to remain strong and fit. The weaker they become, the bigger the chance on developing incontinence issues, for example. It’s also important that you aren’t in one position for too long, like sitting or standing. This can increase the pressure on your pelvic girdle. Switch up your movements. Think of an office job, for example. Go stand up after a moment and walk for a bit. Rest, activity and moving are the keywords for those moments. Prevent yourself from further big loads, like moving heavy things. It’s best to avoid walking the stairs as well. With every step, you’re standing on one leg to hoist up your whole weight. That’s not ideal, so avoid it as much as possible. 

 

This is what you can do with overactive pelvic floor muscles 

If you have issues of too tight and too strong pelvic floor muscles, you will often experience issues with obstipation, urge-incontinence, erection issues, vaginismus or vulvitis. Both men and women can have a too tensed or overactive pelvis. It’s pretty annoying, because this additional tension isn’t helping you one bit. However, you can take a lot of initiative yourself. Resting is your keyword. Learn how to relax. I know it sounds easy, but follow one of my exercises and tips to help you relax when you have one of the above issues. This will be a guaranteed help. 

 

This is what you can do with underactive pelvic floor muscles 

If you’re dealing with a weakened pelvic floor, you can have issues with holding back urine, thus having urinal incontinence, fecal incontinence and eventual prolapses. Your keyword is strengthen. Strengthening is often easier than relaxing. You can do direct muscle strengthening exercises or this. I have collected a lot for you so your daily life will be made easier. Feel free to take a look but also don’t forget to call for a professional, it’s always of interest to see a doctor too. 

 

Tips for when you’re at the pelvic specialist 

It’s possible that you will have to deal with a gynecologist, urologist, psychologist and a sexologist if you’re having pelvic issues. They’re all people that are able to help you. Before you go see them, you can make the visit a lot more effective yourself.  

 

It’s annoying if you have to repeat your story all the time. Aren’t you forgetting a crucial detail now? That’s why you can write down everything you’re experiencing before you’re going to see a specialist. When are you experiencing the issues and since when do you have them? Take your written story with you so you can properly explain your experiences and issues. You can also keep a urinal or fecal diary if you’re struggling with incontinence or obstipation issues. This will give the specialist a good image of your toilet habits. How frequently do you go, and was it a lot you lost? These are important points that you can also tackle down yourself. Go for a successful and effective visit. You can also take a list of questions with you so you don’t forget to ask what you want to know. That way you’re properly prepared. 

Otherwise, look at the specific questions that a doctor or pelvic physical therapist may ask here.