Prevalence of Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnant Women of the Suburb Area of Pune

Background: During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes a wide range of physical changes, including weight gain, postural adaptations, and increased laxity of joints and ligaments, accompanied by alterations in the musculotendinous system. These hormonal, physiological, and biomechanical modifications can place additional stress on the body, often resulting in pain, (1) discomfort, and musculoskeletal complaints. The most frequently reported pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions that influence (2) women's health and daily functioning are low back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP). These conditions are often underestimated, both by pregnant women themselves and by healthcare professionals, since they are not typically considered serious complications. Furthermore, evidence highlights a significant burden of musculoskeletal problems during pregnancy; however, limited research has been conducted among women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. This study was therefore designed to examine the prevalence of LBP and PGP in pregnant women across all three trimesters. This observational study recruited 179 pregnant women aged 21–35 Methods: years, including both working and non-working primigravidae across all trimesters. Women with pre-existing musculoskeletal disorders, recent injuries, neurological conditions, or a history of orthopaedic surgery were excluded. Data were gathered from general hospitals in suburban Pune using a nonprobability convenience sampling method. A self-developed questionnaire, validated by five subject experts, was used for assessment. Participants completed the questionnaire after being briefed about the objectives and procedures of the study. The Study shows 60% Results: women had Low back pain and 40% of women had Pelvic Girdle Pain. This study found that there is a Conclusion: high prevalence of pregnancy-related back pain, i.e., 60% and moderate prevalence of Pelvic girdle pain, i.e., 40% throughout the pregnancy.