Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What should pregnant women do if they have back pain?

Asked by:Elf

Asked on:Mar 28, 2026 12:08 PM

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  • Ann Ann

    Mar 28, 2026

      1. Moderate exercise

      The most suitable exercise for pregnant women is walking. When walking, you should do what you can. Have someone accompany you when walking in the third trimester of pregnancy. Stop and rest for a while when you have sensitive contractions. When walking, be sure to walk on a flat surface as much as possible, because as the belly expands in the third trimester, pregnant women cannot see their feet, which may lead to falls due to uneven roads. It is not recommended to climb mountains or stairs. Pregnant women can swim, but they must pay attention to self-protection and hygiene when swimming.

      Pregnant women should wear soft-soled shoes or sports shoes, which are easy to put on and take off. High-heeled shoes are not allowed; it is best not to wear shoes with straps to prevent the straps from loosening and tripping.

      2. Massage waist

      Pregnant women with low back pain cannot undergo waist physiotherapy, acupuncture, or apply plasters. The simple method is to rub your hands together to heat them up, then overlap them in the middle of the lumbar spine, push and rub them from top to bottom 30 to 50 times, causing a local heating sensation, which can reduce waist discomfort. You can also make fists with both hands and place them on your waist, roll and massage around, from bottom to top, top to bottom, repeat for many times. The head can be tilted forward and backward, which can relax the muscles of the lower back and reduce the pain caused by spasm of the lower back muscles. If you feel tired when doing these methods, you can ask your husband to help, but your husband should not use too much force when doing them, and it should be comfortable.

      3. Control your weight

      Some pregnant women do not have early pregnancy symptoms and their appetite does not decrease. fetus Before leaving the pelvic cavity, the weight has already increased by more than ten kilograms; in the second trimester, the appetite often increases and the weight increases too fast.

      In fact, the fetus is very small before this time, and most of the weight is on the pregnant woman's body. The obese body puts a heavy burden on the waist. Therefore, you should pay attention to a reasonable diet during pregnancy, eat small meals often, and control your weight during pregnancy within a reasonable range.

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