Treating Round Ligament Pain with Acupuncture

Petaluma Prenatal Acupuncture for Round Ligament Pain

Round ligament pain is a common pain during pregnancy that most people think they have to live with. It comes up often during the second trimester, but can be felt earlier in the first trimester, and some people feel it later too. Described as a sudden cramp or a sharp pain in the groin or lower abdomen, it can be pretty startling and painful. 

Your uterus has two round ligaments, one on each side. As your uterus grows during pregnancy to make room for your growing baby, the round ligaments attached from your uterus to your groin start to stretch, often causing a sharp pain. 

Most commonly, round ligament pain is felt when changing positions or rolling over in bed. But any sudden movement can trigger it, or, unfortunately, no movement at all for some. But you don’t have to suffer because we are here to help. Many clients have come to us specifically for round ligament pain and found quick relief. Others have already been in our care and described the pain they were experiencing; we identified it for them as RLP and were able to help! 

Round Ligament Pain Relief with Acupuncture

Acupuncture works on what is called the Jing Mai, a channel or meridian system with distinct paths of communication going up and down our bodies. We are able to access the acupuncture channels that run through the abdomen and groin from distal locations such as the legs and arms. Which is to say, no, we won’t be using acupuncture points in your groin or your abdomen when you are pregnant! 

At Nido Wellness, our favorite acupuncture treatments for round ligament pain actually involve a few tiny needles on your shoulder, if you can believe it. 

When you get prenatal acupuncture, you get to be either propped up on a bolster with comfy pillows in a reclined position or side-lying with as many pillows as you need. Your comfort is so important to us, and we are trained to treat you safely and effectively. If you’ve been struggling with pregnancy discomfort, acupuncture could be the perfect tool for you.

Nido Wellness is an acupuncture clinic located in Petaluma, CA, specializing in prenatal acupuncture throughout your whole pregnancy. Many of our prenatal clients come from surrounding Sonoma County towns near Petaluma, including Cotati, Rohnert Park, and Novato. We are here to support you as you navigate your pregnancy and all that comes with it!

Book your first acupuncture session today at our Petaluma office!