Hey all,
I usually do not frequent this board, but I am having a difficult time discerning if I am having problems with my hip or if it is just Sciatica pain....
I was born with Hip Dysplasia. I was a very large breech baby and my left hip was not grown in fully and would click in and out of socket. I had to wear a harness for several months. As I got older, I did not have many problems with my hip other than the occasional lock up or give out when I would transition from sitting to standing too quickly.
I have seen a chiropractor within this past year (pre-pregnancy) and we did x-rays. We did find out that my left leg is slightly shorter than my right leg, which could also be the reason why I had occasional issues.
I am currently 32 weeks and I have been experiencing severe pain in my lower back/hip region. It stays primarily in my hip region, but it does occasionally radiate down into my leg. It is hard to put pressure on my leg after I have been sitting for long periods of time and I can no longer bend down or hold my leg at a certain angle. It is helpful when I have rotated heat and ice, but only temporarily (about 20 minutes.)
Have any other moms had issues with this? If so what are your advice? How was it giving birth? Where you put on bed rest?
Would you think that it's my hip or sciatic pain?
I did search other boards before making this thread and I've done my own personal searches but none of them specified their pain for me to come to a decision. I am also getting mixed answers from those around me.
Re: Moms with Hip Dysplasia?
Do you have orthotics in your shoes to help? They made a world of difference for me. I was able to get some through my physical therapist but if that's not an option, try a running store. Lots of them have cameras that can shoot your gate in slow motion. Most sell posts and inserts for your shoes too.