Incidence of Acute Postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain in Pregnant and Parturient Women: A Prospective Cohort Study

Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku 2026 Open access

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Authors: MAYUKO KASHIWAZAKI, Yuki Shiota, Yuki Someya, YURIKA SAEKI, TAKUMI INOUE, Miho Kamata, MASAAKI MURAKI, Yuji Takazawa
DOI: 10.14789/ejmj.jmj26-0027-s
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Abstract

Background Postpartum lumbopelvic pain associated with pregnancy and childbirth is common in expectant mothers. However, previous studies have not continuously investigated during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and the incidence of acute lumbopelvic pain in postpartum are largely unknown. We aimed to investigate the lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and evaluate changes in lumbopelvic alignment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pregnancy-related medical research Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

Publication details

Journal / source
Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku
Volume
72
Issue
Suppl_1
Pages
32–32
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN