Serum Relaxin and Pelvic Pain of Pregnancy

MacLennan, A; Green, RoslynC.; Nicolson, Ruth; Bath, Margaret

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(86)92069-6

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“…The second, hormonal changes during pregnancy induce a greater laxity of joints, which in turn make the spine and the sacroiliac joints less stable. 52 In such conditions, the increase in load on the back due to weight gain of the mother and the weight of the fetus may induce DLSS.…”

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Socioeconomic and Physical Characteristics of Individuals With Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Abbas

Hamoud

May³

et al. 2013

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Socioeconomic and Physical Characteristics of Individuals With Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

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Hamoud

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“…15 Different attempts to investigate the cause of increased joint mobility during pregnancy have been made; in the 1980s, relaxin was reported to be associated with pelvic pain during pregnancy. 20 This association later has both been supported 21,22 and contradicted. 19,23,24 Reproductive hormones and procollagen in serum have been found to be associated with pelvic pain during late pregnancy.…”

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Low Back Pain and Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy

Mogren

Pohjanen²

2005

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“…Hormonal changes during pregnancy also cause inflammation and pain in the back. For example, some studies have found back pain to correlate with increased levels of relaxin which are produced during pregnancy [17] even though others have not [18,19]. It has been suggested that the hormone relaxin increases tenfold in concentration during pregnancy.…”

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Low back pain associated with pregnancy: a review of literature

Saccomanni¹

2010

Eur Orthop Traumatol

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Introduction Low back is a common problem for all women but there is an increased incidence of back pain associated with pregnancy. Incidence The most common complaint of pregnant women, low back pain can be the normal result of a multitude of mechanical, hormonal, and vascular changes associated with pregnancy. However, while usually regarded with a laissez-faire attitude, back pain during pregnancy should be taken seriously by patients and physicians. A number of serious pathological processes could be involved endangering both mother and fetus. Treatment Treatment options for low back pain consist mostly of postural education and rest. Physical therapy and fitness programs are available to prevent back pain and alleviate pain if it already exists. Alternative therapies are becoming more and more popular in the pregnant population as a safe means to combat pain. More vigorous treatment is available for serious problems. However, most women use an at-home-approach with support belts, heating pads, and postural pillows. Whatever the cause, low back pain is a significant distressing factor to pregnant women and should not be ignored as a normal consequence of becoming pregnant.

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Serum Relaxin and Pelvic Pain of Pregnancy

Cited by 188 publications

References 7 publications

Socioeconomic and Physical Characteristics of Individuals With Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Socioeconomic and Physical Characteristics of Individuals With Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Low Back Pain and Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy

Low back pain associated with pregnancy: a review of literature

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