Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain can feel vague—sometimes it’s a deep ache across the low back or hips, other times a sharp catch with standing, walking, or rolling in bed. Often the culprit is how the pelvis shares load with the hips and lumbar spine: irritated SI joints, asymmetric mechanics, limited hip mobility, or lingering changes after pregnancy can all keep the area “on guard.” At Form & Function Chiropractic in Lake Oswego, we identify the exact driver and restore balanced motion first—through gentle adjustments to the SI joints, pelvis, and lumbar spine—then build stability with breathing/pressure control and targeted hip and core work. The goal: calmer standing and walking, smoother sit-to-stand, and a plan that keeps you moving comfortably in real life.

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Common drivers

SI joint irritation, pelvic asymmetry, hip mobility limits, muscular imbalance, prior pregnancy/strain.

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Chiropractic-first plan

• Adjustments (SI joints, pelvis, lumbar): Balance pelvic mechanics and improve load transfer.
• Physiotherapy: Pelvic stability drills, breathing/pressure management, gentle pelvic belts if appropriate.
• Targeted Exercises: Glute med activation, clamshells, side-steps, adductor/hip flexor mobility, controlled pelvic tilts.
• Laser Therapy: For localized inflammation or tendon insertions.
• Muscle Work: Hip rotators, adductors, iliopsoas, and low-back soft-tissue techniques.

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What to expect

• Relief: Calmer standing/walking, easier sit-to-stand.
• Stabilize: Stronger lateral hip and core sling for daily activities.
• Maintain: Activity-specific progressions and self-care routine.

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Home care

Walking program, gentle mobility, avoid prolonged asymmetrical postures; use of supportive sit/stand strategies.

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How Spine Care Ties Spinal Conditions Together

• Shared strategy: Adjustments restore motion; physiotherapy and exercises make the change last; laser and muscle work speed recovery.
• Whole-body logic: Neck, mid-back, and low back coordinate with the shoulders and hips; improving one region supports the others.
• Natural first: We help the body heal with movement, alignment, and tissue support—no prescriptions or medical referrals needed.