Unfortunately, joint pain can last throughout the pregnancy, starting in the first trimester, due to hormonal changes (i.e., joint pain usually begins to be noticed in the second and third trimesters, as the growing baby gains weight over time). However, it is not uncommon for pregnant women to experience joint pain as early as the first trimester. If you start to notice severe joint pain from an early age, you should see a physiotherapist specialized in pregnancy who can help you. Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is pain that is felt around the pelvic joints, lower back, hips, and thighs.
About 1 in 4 pregnant women suffer from PGP. It's normal to feel aches and pains in the hips and pelvic area during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones relax ligaments. This relaxes the bones in the pelvis so they can move and open up for delivery. Low back pain (lower back) Low back pain is one of the most common joint diseases during pregnancy and, if left untreated, can become a serious health problem in the future.
Knee joint Extra weight gain caused by pregnancy can also increase pressure on the lower body and cause knee pain. Joint pain during pregnancy is also common when other lifestyle factors contribute to joint pain. While you may feel pain everywhere, certain areas of your body experience more joint pain during pregnancy.
