Journal of International Obstetrics and Gynecology ›› 2020, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (5): 579-583.

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Progress in Research on Postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain

 LI Zhen,ZHANG Xi-lin   

  1. Tuina Department,Yueyang Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Shanghai 200437,China
  • Received:2020-02-03 Revised:2020-04-15 Published:2020-10-15 Online:2020-10-27
  • Contact: ZHANG Xi-lin,E-mail:xilinz@163.com E-mail:1248947203@qq.com

Abstract: Postpartum lumbopelvic pain (PLPP) is a clinical manifestation of lumbar spine and pelvic band pain, which can be accompanied by discomfort in the lower extremities. Although many women have a reduced prevalence of lumbar pelvic pain in the first few months after delivery, a considerable number of women experience persistent lumbar pelvic pain within 2 to 3 years after delivery. The pathogenesis of PLPP is not clear, and it is mainly related to changes in endocrine system, circulatory system, biomechanics, and neural function. However, for a long time, PLPP has been regarded as a normal postpartum physiological response of women and has not been taken seriously. Therefore, postpartum women have not been able to receive timely, effective and standardized diagnosis and treatment. As a result, postpartum women cannot return to the family and society normally, causing serious damage to the physical and mental health of postpartum women. Therefore, it is planned to summarize the diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment of PLPP, in order to provide a theoretical basis for further research on PLPP.

Key words: Postpartum lumbopelvic pain, Diagnosis;, Therapy;, Exercise therapy;, Acupuncture-moxibustion;, Tuina;, Recovery of function