Are you pregnant and suffering from the back pain that never seems to go away? Today, I’m going to break down the causes of back pain during pregnancy and let us know how we can stay away from it.
The three main reasons for low back pain
1, the lumbar spine is overburdened
The development of the fetus and the increase in amniotic fluid cause the uterus to gradually increase in size, the abdomen to become increasingly convex and the center of gravity of the torso to shift forward. In order to maintain body balance, the mother-to-be tilts back her head and shoulders and holds her waist forward. This causes the crest to be excessively convex and the back muscles to be continuously tense, resulting in excessive strain on the muscles of the lower back and the symptoms of back pain!
2.Hormonal changes cause low back pain
During pregnancy, the body’s hormone secretion will change a lot, causing back pain to some extent. The increase in secretion of relaxin in the pregnant mother’s body is aimed at smoothly passing through the birth canal when delivering the baby, but due to the secretion of this hormone, it will make the pelvic ligaments and intervertebral joints and ligaments relax, and increase the curvature of the crestal vertebrae, resulting in low back pain oh.
3.Decrease in physical strength
Since the pregnant mother will have less exercise during pregnancy, this will cause a decrease in physical strength. This will lead to the mother-to-be can not maintain a normal posture when trembling or sitting, which in turn leads to the problem of low back pain. During pregnancy, a soft sofa will leave the pregnant mother with no support points and will cause back pain after sitting for a long time, adding a thick cushion to the chair will be much more comfortable.
How to relieve back pain when traveling?
It is not so safe to go out with your belly, many situations will make the pregnant mother physically and mentally exhausted, back pain, how to relieve the back pain situation? Everyone should remember the following 5 points.
1, less walking too far, not to mention one to one shopping malls, to avoid the occurrence of weak feet, back pain.
2, out and about, do not do too much tension, stimulation or preparation of travel activities, mid-pregnancy pregnant women can travel, single also according to their own conditions at any time to change travel plans, pay attention to rest in order to reduce the occurrence of back pain;.
3, the weather is too cold or too hot it is best to take a taxi, do not squeeze the bus, at this time, pregnant women go out best accompanied by family members.
4, wearing maternity clothes, not only to make their own activities more convenient, at the same time can clearly show everyone “I am pregnant” on the bus do not be shy and embarrassed like young people “to” seat, the people around you will definitely support you!
5, shopping is to pay attention to more rest, more rest in order to make their back pain reduced, shopping time can also be extended.
How to relieve low back pain at home?
1, pay attention to the standing and sitting posture! If a pregnant mother wants to avoid or relieve back pain, the correct standing and sitting posture is very necessary. When standing and walking, the abdomen should be tucked in and the hips tensed; when sitting on a chair, sit slowly on the edge first and then move back slowly until the back is straight against the back of the chair and the thighs are balanced on the ground.
2, when lying down, you can first bend your legs to support your pelvis, and then green twist your pelvis until your waist is adjusted to be close to the bed. It is worth noting that: pregnant mothers in late pregnancy are best not to lie flat, which may affect the function of the placenta, it is recommended to take the side lying position and bend the legs up one after the other as appropriate.
3, it is best not to lift the upper body directly from the flat position to get up, to first turn sideways, and then use your hands to help the upper body to get up.
4.Many labors, like washing clothes, lifting heavy things, and carrying too heavy packages can cause back pain.
5, pregnant mothers should keep their feet and waist warm, warm waist and feet can better reduce back pain and foot tenderness.
If the pain is not very serious, the father-to-be can help massage the pregnant mother on the back of the chair or lying on the side of the bed, the father-to-be gently massage both sides of the crest, especially the muscles of the lower back will make the pregnant mother a lot more comfortable.
7, due to the lack of calcium will cause the symptoms of back pain more obvious, pay attention to calcium and vitamin D supplementation can be very good to relieve back pain, drinking milk and sunshine every day is necessary.