Pregnancy back pain may be a normal physiological phenomenon. It may also be caused by lumbar disc herniation, lumbar muscle strain, osteoporosis and other pathologic causes of back pain symptoms. We need to take appropriate treatment according to different causes.
1. Physiological phenomenon: due to the laxity of joint ligaments, the enlarged uterus protrudes forward and shifts the center of gravity of the body backward, and the lumbar vertebrae protrudes forward and puts the dorsal extensor muscles in a state of continuous tension, often resulting in mild low back pain. Symptoms can be improved by appropriate rest and localized hot compresses.
2. Pathologic causes:
(1) Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation: in the process of pregnancy, the hormone level in the body will change, the ligaments in the whole body will relax, and the lumbar vertebrae of pregnant women will be unstable, which will easily compress the lumbar intervertebral discs, thus leading to intervertebral disc herniation. It is recommended to take more rest, supplement calcium, protein and other nutrients, pay attention to pregnancy health care, and go to the hospital regularly for maternity checkups.
(2) Lumbar muscle strain: women may be overworked during pregnancy, causing lumbar muscle strain and resulting in lumbar pain. You can tie the special abdominal belt for pregnant women, waist belt and other straps to support the waist and relieve muscle pressure.
(3) Osteoporosis: In the course of pregnancy, the calcium absorption of pregnant women consumes more, and without timely supplementation of calcium, osteoporosis will easily occur. It is recommended to supplement calcium tablets appropriately, and usually you can eat more dairy products, fish and shrimp, eggs and fresh fruits and other foods.
If a pregnant woman has severe back pain symptoms during pregnancy and has not been relieved for a long time, she needs to go to the hospital in time and be treated under the guidance of the doctor.