Why do pregnant women have low back pain? How to relieve low back pain during pregnancy

　　According to statistics, 49% of female Symptoms of back pain may occur during pregnancy. So what causes back pain in pregnant women? In fact, the causes, symptoms, and response methods of back pain in the early, middle, and late stages of pregnancy are all different.

　　Back pain in early pregnancy

　　Under normal circumstances, low back pain in early pregnancy is not serious and usually low back pain So far, the pain at this time is mostly Uterus Pain caused by backward tilt and pressure on the rectum and ligaments. Of course, if the pain is severe and accompanied by irregular vaginal bleeding, etc., in order to prevent miscarriage, Ectopic pregnancy It is recommended to go to the obstetrics and gynecology department in advance if the situation arises. Hospital Get a professional inspection. If the pain is only mild, it is recommended to pay more attention to health care in daily life. You can appropriately supplement B vitamins, pay more attention to rest, and pay attention to calcium supplement.

　　Back pain in second trimester

　　In the second trimester, due to fetus The rapid growth of the uterus will further increase the size of the uterus. At this time, the abdomen will move forward. In order to maintain the balance of the body, the extensor muscles of the pregnant woman will inevitably be in a state of continuous tension. This will cause overwork of the waist, back and other parts. Under normal circumstances, this kind of pain can be well relieved with proper rest, so there is no need to worry too much. Similarly, if the pain is very obvious, you should pay attention to whether it will affect the fetus. It is recommended to go to the hospital for fetal check-ups regularly.

　　During this period, pregnant women must pay special attention to rest, learn to be lazy appropriately, and try to avoid gravity exercises, do not do heavy work, and rest as much as possible. At the same time, if you are taking a walk or daily walking, you should also pay attention to control the time accordingly. If possible, you can also massage appropriately, supplement calcium appropriately, and avoid sitting or standing for a long time.

　　Back pain in late pregnancy

　　Low back pain in late pregnancy is a normal physiological phenomenon, which is related to the growth of the fetus and the increasing pressure on the waist. In addition, calcium deficiency will also increase the symptoms of back pain in late pregnancy. However, if you have obvious back pain after 38 weeks of pregnancy, but it comes in waves, it may be a sign of labor. At this time, you need to pay attention to preparations for labor, contact the hospital in advance, prepare supplies for infants and young children, etc.

　　In addition, teach you some relief Back pain during pregnancy Tips

　　1. After pregnancy, it is necessary to do some targeted and appropriate exercises, such as walking, which are good choices. This will help improve the flexibility of the waist.

　　2. Choose a suitable mattress. The mattress must not be too soft, and of course it cannot be too hard. If possible, a palm mattress is the best.

　　3. It is best not to wear high heels every day to reduce the pressure on your waist as much as possible.

　　4. Avoid bending to pick up objects, avoid lifting heavy objects, especially bending at the waist and exerting force.

　　5. Maintain good sitting, standing and sleeping postures.

　　6. Appropriately control the weight of the fetus to avoid overnutrition and excessive fetal size, thereby reducing the pressure on pregnant mothers.

　　7. Pay attention to appropriate supplements of various nutrients. After pregnancy, women's demand for various nutrients increases. In particular, if the intake of various nutrients and minerals is insufficient, it is likely to aggravate the symptoms of back pain. Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention to a balanced diet and supplement appropriate amounts of calcium, B vitamins, etc.

　　Warm reminder: Under normal circumstances, pain during pregnancy will not last too long and the pain will not be particularly obvious. Therefore, if the pain is obvious or even unbearable and accompanied by other discomforts, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a physical examination in time. (99healthy Special article on the website (www.99.com.cn), please indicate the source if you need to reprint. )