If you're asking yourself: where is the pelvis located, it can help to think of the pelvis as the "bridge" between your spine and your legs. The pelvis is located at the bottom of the torso, just below the abdomen and above the thighs, and it forms a ring of bones that both protects organs and helps you stand, walk, and lift.

The pelvis is located in the middle of the body, where the spine meets the lower body. Posteriorly, it connects to the sacrum (the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine), and anteriorly, the right and left sides meet at the pubic bone. On each side, the pelvis forms the socket for the hip joint, where the thigh bone enters.

A practical way to "find" the pelvis is to feel the two bony protrusions at the front of the hip (the iliac crest and the anterior superior iliac spines). The area between these structures, down towards the groin and back towards the lower back, is closely connected to the pelvic ring.

The pelvis primarily consists of:

• Two hip bones (right and left)
• The sacrum (part of the spine)
• The pubic bone anteriorly

Joints and connections in the area are crucial for stability:

• Hip joints (between pelvis and thigh bone)
• SI joints (between sacrum and hip bone)
• Symphysis (the connection in the pubic bone anteriorly)

Stand upright and place your hands on your hips. The top edge you can feel is the iliac crest. Move your fingers slightly forward until you hit the more pointed bony points at the front. These are useful reference points if you are trying to understand if pain is located in the hip, groin, lower back, or more "centrally" in the pelvis.

The most important function of the pelvis is to transfer forces between the upper body and the legs. When you walk, get up from a chair, carry shopping bags, or lift a child, the pelvis helps to stabilize and coordinate movement.

At the same time, the pelvic ring protects parts of the urinary tract, intestines, and (in women) reproductive organs. It is therefore completely normal for discomfort from the pelvic area to feel like something that "radiates" to the lower back, groin, buttocks, or inner thighs, without it necessarily being easy to pinpoint one precise spot.

Pelvic pain can be experienced in several places: anteriorly at the pubic bone, in the groin, in the buttocks around the SI joints, or as fatigue/soreness in the lower back. During pregnancy, the area can become more sensitive because the body's tissues are affected, and the load changes with the abdomen and posture.

• Notice patterns: When does the pain come, and what relieves it?
• Distribute the load: Change position regularly and avoid standing on one leg for long periods if it aggravates the pain.
• Seek professional assessment for persistent pain: A doctor or physiotherapist can help clarify whether it is, for example, the hip, lower back, or pelvic joints.

Contact a doctor immediately for sudden severe pain after a fall/trauma, fever in combination with pain, sensory disturbances in the legs, or problems with urination/defecation.

The pelvic floor is located at the bottom of the pelvis as a layer of muscles and connective tissue that spans from the pubic bone anteriorly to the tailbone posteriorly, and out to the sides. It supports organs and contributes to bladder and bowel control. If you experience a feeling of heaviness, leakage, or downward pressure, it may make sense to speak with a professional knowledgeable about the pelvic floor, especially after pregnancy and childbirth.

If you are pregnant and find that your pelvis and lower back become tired in everyday life, a support belt can be a practical aid that can relieve during activity. You can see the collection Support Belts or a specific maternity support belt. After birth, some may benefit from gentle support around the abdomen and core muscles, for example, a post-birth belly binder, if it feels comfortable and does not interfere with breathing or comfort.