Lower back pain in late pregnancy may be caused by stretching of the enlarged uterus, cold, exertion or calcium deficiency. It can be relieved by adjusting posture, local physical therapy and calcium supplements.
1. Adjusting posture: the uterus increases significantly in the late stages of pregnancy, and the enlarged uterus puts pressure on the lumbar region, which can lead to lumbar muscle and lumbar ligament nerves being pressurized and pulled, resulting in symptoms of lumbar and back pain.
Suggestions usually try to take the left side of the lying position rest, sleep with a soft pillow in the back, reduce the uterus on the lumbar muscle compression and stretching, you can also use the abdominal belt to hold up the enlarged abdomen to reduce the stretching of the waist and back, you can alleviate the symptoms of pain in the lower back.
2. Local physical therapy: Late pregnancy low back pain may also be caused by prolonged standing or exertion, cold. When in pain, you can use a towel to apply hot compresses to the lower back or gently massage the lower back, which can promote local blood circulation and relieve the symptoms of lower back pain.
3. Take calcium supplements. Late pregnancy back pain may also be the rapid development of the fetus, calcium supplementation during pregnancy is not enough calcium caused. It is recommended to take calcium gluconate, calcium carbonate and other calcium supplements after checking the trace elements in the hospital. Eat more soy products, milk products, seafood products and other foods that contain high calcium. Calcium supplements can also relieve back pain.
In late pregnancy, you need to pay attention to rest and avoid exertion. If there is obvious discomfort need to consult a doctor.