During pregnancy, changes to your body can result in pain around the pelvic area. Hormonal fluctuations, muscle imbalances, and increased pressure on the pelvic floor can lead to discomfort up to and during childbirth.

Many women assume that their bodies will return to normal as it heals during the postpartum period. While some changes during pregnancy might only be temporary, others can be permanent. Plenty of women experience pelvic pressure postpartum, which can last months to years after childbirth.

Problems with the musculoskeletal system often cause pelvic pain and pressure. The system includes your bones, joints, muscles, and tendons.

Most of the causes of pelvic pain are not life-threatening and may resolve themselves over time or with at-home treatment.

Venous Reflux Disease (VRD), also known as Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) probably isn’t a topic you discuss over the dinner table. The fact is, it’s more common than you might realize. Women are the largest targets for Venous Reflux Disease. 40% of women will develop it, usually between 40 and 49 years of age. 

Pelvic pain is a serious condition that can be debilitating, whether it’s chronic or acute.

Without a doubt, it has a detrimental impact on those who suffer from it.

What is venous pooling?

Venous pooling is also known as chronic venous insufficiency or venous reflux occurs when the small valves in our leg veins become damaged and no longer function properly. The purpose of our veins is to pump blood back to the heart. Our veins often have to work against gravity to accomplish this goal.

If you have ever dealt with edema before, you know how much of a hassle it can be. Edema refers to swelling in your legs, ankles, and feet that is not related to any injury.

While this condition does not pose a major concern, it can still cause discomfort and may signal a serious health issue. 

Frequent guidance tells us to elevate a body part that is sore or painful to help reduce any swellings and ease some of the pain. This is especially true of leg pain.

People are naturally vigilant about warning signs regarding their health. These concerns include the body’s blood flow and circulation. But what are the warning signs of vascular conditions?

Venous insufficiency may mean that your vascular valves fail to function appropriately. This condition can allow blood to flow backward, called venous reflux, and cause a wide range of symptoms.

If you are aware of pelvic floor therapy, then you may have recently experienced childbirth. Or you may have been experiencing chronic pelvic or lower back pain, and you are seeking alternative treatments for your pain. Don’t worry. Pelvic floor therapy isn’t limited to treating pelvic and back pain.