Pregnancy brings along many physical changes, and mild aches or discomfort are often considered normal. 

However, when pain becomes severe ,persistent ,or starts affecting daily activities like walking, it should not be ignored.

One such concern is pain radiating from lower back or waist to the thigh or leg,especially when it occurs one side.

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ONE SIDED LEG PAIN

  1. SCIATICA( NERVE COMPRESSIOIN)
  2. SACROILIAC (SI) JOINT DYSFUNCTION
  3. MUSCLE SPASM OR STRAIN
  4. LESS  COMMAN BUT IMPORTANT CAUSES

SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IF :

  • PAIN IS SEVERE AND PERSISTENT
  • DIFFICULTY IN WALKING AND LIMPING
  • SUDDEN "JAMMING" OR LOCKING OF LEG
  • NUMBNESS OR TINGLING
  • NO RELIEF WITH BASIC MEDICATION

SAFE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS 

  • WITH PROPER GUIDANCE ,MOST CASES CAN BE MANAGED SAFELY DURING PREGNANCY:
  • PREGNANCY SAFE PHYSIOTHERAPY
  • GENTLE MOBILITY AND STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
  • POSTURAL CORRECTION
  • PAIN RELIEF TECHNIQUES WITHOUT HARM TO THE BABY

EVERY BODY IS DIFFERENT AND HAS DIFFERNT CHANGES DURING,NOT NESSACARY EVERYONE WILL GET SAME SYMPTOMS AND SAME DIFFICULTIES!

TRUST YOUR BODY AND REACT ACCORDINGLY!

STAY SAFE, STAY PAIN FREE..!