Did you know what can cause lower back and groin pain in women? If you want to know more about this topic, keep reading.
Pain in the lower back and groin that spreads to the front of the pelvis can feel sharp, dull, or burning.
Causes of Lower Back and Groin Pain in Women
Lower back and groin pain in women can have several causes, such as:
- Musculoskeletal and Nervous System Causes – Symptoms occur as a result of overuse injuries and trauma, poor mobility, posture, sciatica and pinched nerve, arthritis or dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint
- Renal and Urinary Causes – Symptoms occur as a result of kidney stones, kidney or urinary tract infections
- Gynaecological Causes – Symptoms are caused by an ovarian cyst, sexually transmitted infections, or yeast infections
- Appendicitis – Pain is caused by a blocked or infected appendix
- Inguinal Hernia – Abdominal pain is caused by a hernia in the groin
- Pancreatitis – Pain is caused by inflammation in the pancreas
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes – Enlarged lymph nodes in the pelvis can cause pain
- Enlarged Spleen – An enlarged spleen can cause pain in the left side of the chest, and sometimes the left shoulder
The diagnosis is based on a physical examination by a healthcare provider, a blood test, or an X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging.
Treatment
Treatment for the lower back and groin pain in women depends on the cause and may include:
- Lifestyle Management – Includes rest, ice or heat pack therapy, pain relief creams, over-the-counter pain relievers, and exercise
- Medications – Depending on the cause of the pain, medications include antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, nerve pain relievers, muscle relaxants, or steroids
- Physical Therapy – Therapy that helps correct problems with posture, walking, movement, flexibility and strength
- Pelvic Floor Therapy – Physical therapy that focuses on muscles, ligaments and connective tissues in the pelvis and helps with pain, weakness and dysfunction in the pelvic area
- Chiropractic Care – Provides hip adjustment to align joints and spine, and reduce lower back and hip pain
- Surgery – More severe cases require surgery to remove unhealthy or infected tissue or hip replacement
In some cases, pain can be prevented or reduced by adopting lifestyle changes such as using proper bending and lifting techniques, a healthy diet, maintaining an optimal weight, regular physical activity, proper body hydration, a positive attitude and nature walks. If any of the symptoms appear, be sure to visit your healthcare provider to avoid complications.
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➥ DISCLAIMER: This post is not intended to replace medical treatment. The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.