Without treatment and care, pelvic discomfort can cause disturbances to day-to-day life and continue to worsen over time. If you’re experiencing pelvic pain, there are ways that you can mitigate and manage your symptoms at home. This includes: - Taking over-the-counter pain relievers to reduce the swelling contributing to pelvic pain. - Making time for exercise and stretching to increase blood flow and circulation to the affected area. - Applying heat packs, a heating pad, or a warm compress to the aching area. Taking a hot bath may also help relieve pain. - Eliminating tobacco products, as they can inflame nerves and cause pain. - Take supplements if your pelvic pain symptoms are the result of a vitamin or mineral deficiency. You should always talk to your healthcare provider before incorporating any new supplements into your routine. - Doing relaxation exercises such as yoga, mindfulness, and meditation to help reduce stress and tension. If you have pelvic pain that developed suddenly or is severe in nature, call your healthcare provider as soon as possible. They may be able to accommodate a same-day visit or direct you to an urgent care facility or ER. When you start experiencing pelvic pain, it can be hard to know why it’s happening or where the pain is emanating from. Symptoms can be caused by an infection in the area, damage to your pelvic bone, or something misfiring in your non-reproductive internal organs. In women, pelvic pain can also be an early indicator that something is going on with the reproductive organs in their pelvic area. At Columbia Clinic Urgent Care, our team of medical professionals understands how debilitating pelvic pain can be as you move through your day-to-day life. For safe and reliable care that you can depend on, contact our team of pelvic pain specialists or book online to schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience. We have convenient locations to serve you in Portland OR, Clackamas, OR and Tigard, OR.