Soreness after Exercise-does anyone else experience this?

EveKing79

Quick question-it's not enough to make me call the midwives office, but I'm wondering if this is normal. I went jogging this afternoon, about 3 miles total. I have been exercising throughout the pregnancy with no problems; not straining myself or working too hard.

I noticed after I got home that I have a lingering soreness down there. Like a mild, sore, heaviness. Not a cramping or sharp pain, it's like my vagina (sorry, tmi;) just kind of aches. It's been going on a few hours.

I didn't feel that my run was anything out of the ordinary, I didn't fele overextended physically. Has anyone else experienced this? Do you have any idea what it might be, if anything?

Treasa

I am a daily exerciser too - mostly running, yoga & elliptical.

I have experienced soreness in mine too but never really made the connection between it & exercise.  My sensations range from like what you describe - mild, sore, heaviness to occasional sharp, shooting cramps but the latter are rare & only last a second.

I am not too concerned about any of them because I remember having it with my first pregnancy.  As you said probably not enough to call your midwife but defintely worth asking about next appointment!  I am going to ask at mine too on Friday!  Bet its all normal & fine

dedekins1001

I'm a runner too, I get the same feelings.  I am not pushing myself and got the ok to run by my MW.  I have an apt on mon and its on my list of things to ask when I go.  I would love to hear if anyone else has an answer to this question. 

SFAug07

I run daily too and have never felt anything like that. No issues, really.

katxattack

I am a previous long distance runner- pretty much stopped when I found out I was pregnant due to being so fricken tired I couldnt even think about it. I am kinda bummed I havent kept up- but- don't really want to start back up now!

I read an interview with Paula Radcliff a few months back- she has run through both her pregnancies. She recommended a maternity belt for support while running! Give it a shot, might help!

 

JamieJeanS

I was just saying to my DH that my entire pelvis feels sore after exercise.  I was on the treadmill for 50 min today and yesterday....and holy canoli...my pelvis is sore!

 

Its just the softening cartiledge and ligaments from the pregnancy.  I've found that if I rest for about 30 minutes it gets much better.

MeggieLou2

I exercise often as well and I get very similar pains to what you're describing.  I quit running early on, because I'm quite clumsy and didn't want to risk it.  I walk several miles a day and depending on the pace, I get really sore in the vaginal/groin area.  Sometimes even my rear end will be sore.  It's a muscular pain and sometimes they'll be a sharp pain or two.  I think it's from working the muscles and areas that are already under a lot of stress and strain from the growing baby and uterus.  As long as there is no bleeding I believe we should be fine.  Maybe we should spend just as much time stretching before and after as our actual workout takes!  Who knows...good luck with it!