Abstract
BACKGROUND: Lower back and pelvic girdle symptoms are a common problem during pregnancy.
Lumbo-pelvic pain is known to have detrimental effects on quality of life in pregnant women in many
domains including physical activity, travel, social relationships, and emotional health.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of lumbo-pelvic pain among
pregnant women in their third trimester from Lahore.
METHODS: This cross-sectional short survey was conducted at Lady Aitcheson and Lady Willington
Hospitals Lahore. A total no of 560 pregnant women in third trimester took part in the study.
RESULTS: Pregnant women included in this study showed 40.6% of lumbo-pelvic pain and 59.4% with
no lumbo-pelvic pain. The prevalence of lumbar pain was more prevalent among all three components of
lumbo-pelvic pain.
CONCLUSION: The findings of this study clearly indicated that prevalence of lumbo-pelvic pain is more
significant in pregnancy. The point prevalence of lumbo-pelvic pain is 62.1%. Increased abdominal
weight and hormonal changes put more burdens on the pelvic and lower back.
Maheen Shad, Muhammad Junaid Ijaz, Muhammad Mustafa Qamar, Ayesha Basharat. (2018) Prevalence of Lumbo-Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women of Third Trimester in Lahore Pakistan, Journal of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Volume-17, Issue-1.
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