Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Pregnancy-related lumbo pelvic pain affects approximately 50% of all pregnant women. The present study was conducted to assess lumbopelvic pain and pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain. Materials & Methods: 56 primigravida aged between 20-35 years and gestation between 12 and 36 weeks were included. A visual analog scale (VAS) was used to determine pain intensity. Results: The mean age was 24.1 years, height was 1.7 meters, weight was 65.2 Kgs and period of gestation 24.3 weeks. The mean VAS score in PPGP was 5.4 and in combined was 4.8. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Conclusion: Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain along with low back pain is very common. Key words: Pelvic girdle pain, Primigravida, lumbopelvic pain