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Muscle pull upper right side of buttocks
Hi, I am on my first trimester of pregnancy, it's getting uncomfortable to sleep on my right side so have been sleeping on my left side more often , both I am having muscle pull over upper right side of my buttocks only while walking or shifting side during sleep . Does sleeping only on left side cause this kind of pain on right side of body ?
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Hey there!!
It's very common to have muscles pool and pain during pregnancy.
I can understand this must be very discomfort
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Causes
1) you weight gain
2) hormonal surge
3) postural change
Solution -
Sciatic nerve decompression,by stretching your piriformis muscle.
Next take a small ball and stand against a wall. Keep that ball between you right hip and wall. And roll it in every direction.
For further details feel free to consult me.
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Piriformis stretching -YOUR PHYSIO
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IF pain increase stop doing these exercises.- YOUR PHYSIO
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Hey there! I would advice you to try sleeping on both sides. Use pillows and towel rolls for making more comfortable.
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You can also try hot fermentation and roll a hard tennis ball or a rolling pin(chapati bellan) that we use in the kitchen or a foam roller if you must in this direction ⬇️⬇️. That should give you a short-term relief, and you can do a few stretches for further maintenance.
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would suggest you have an exercise regimen under the supervision of a physiotherapist to prevent such muscle pulls, which are very common during pregnancy.
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You must also consider postural changes and gait patterns, which will help you in many ways.
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As you are in your pregnancy muscle cramps are very common. As you walk or change positions the muscles are more prone to develop a spasm or pull.
Ensure after walking you incorporate gentle lower limb stretches such as piriformis stretch, hamstring and calf stretches so that the length of the muscles are maintained.
While sitting make sure your weight is on your hips than your sacral bone. Keep your legs well supported on the ground.
Change position after 30-40mins.
Next Steps
If pain persists take an online consultation
Health Tips
Apply moist heat for 10 mins over the pain area.
Take proper pillow support while lying down.
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Hi, sleeping only one side can cause uneasiness results this kind of pain.
So, for relieving the symptoms you can do, hot
Water formentation (only if swelling not present)on the affected area for 10 min twice a day for 4days.
And if swelling present, then you can do icing 10-15min, thrice a day, atleast for 4 days.
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Hello mam
You can do icing and do massage so that it can help you fof reducing the pain and use pillow while sleeping
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Use pillow while sleeping, do icing for 5 days and then hot pack for a week. If you can do massage that will help in reducing the pain.
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Dr. Steephan John (PT)
Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
in these times muscle pulls and cramps are common so keep hydrated and do some gentle stretches and hot and cold fermentation use pillows while sleeping to position yourself
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi please take care of your posture.
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Take sufficient drinking water.
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Sun bath direct on skin for 10 mins regularly.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
Ice packs application on pain area 10-15minutes 2-3 times a day will be helpful. Also use pillow between both the legs , while sitting use cushions behind back
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Mr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please do use a pillow between your knees...that might help
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Mr. Arun Kumar G (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hi Mam,
As Your are in first trimester of Pregnancy,
Sometimes you may experience pain and muscle Pull pain…
Apply ice bag for 8 min (3days )and do gentle massage over the area… if you can .. do mindful stretching …
Next Steps
Warm Hot water fermentation from 4th day *10 minutes
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Adequate hydration is necessary,
If pain persist consult nearby Physiotherapist .
Strictly No Medications.
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