The lower back pain of a pregnant woman is very common but should be alleviated. About 50% -80% of pregnant women suffer from low back pain during pregnancy, which may be very annoying to the pregnant woman, but she must blame the hormonal changes that occur in her body The expansion of the uterus and the presence of new spirit within this uterus, and the intensity of pain from moderate to severe.
According to a number of recent studies that prove that low back pain usually occurs between the fifth and seventh month of pregnancy, but in a number of pregnant women may begin this pain between the eighth week to week 12 of pregnancy.
Back pain is divided into two parts:
- Pain in the lower back of the back
- Pain in the pelvic area of the back
The expansion that occurs in the uterus due to the presence of the fetus inside it weakens the abdominal muscles of the pregnant woman and represents pressure on her back, and may also cause pain if the pressure on the nerve, in addition to the extra weight leads to greater pressure to the muscles of the pregnant, and increase pressure on the joints.
The stress of the pregnant woman also increases the problem.
If the pregnant woman does not suffer from severe pain in her back before the pregnancy, the pain that accompanies her back during pregnancy is greatly reduced.
- Regular exercise, which strengthens the back and abdomen muscles of the pregnant woman and may relieve stress and psychological anxiety, some sports include: yoga, walking, swimming.
- Apply cold water compresses to the pain area for at least 20 minutes and after two to three days it is recommended to put hot water compresses, but avoid placing them on the abdominal area. Do not resort to this method unless you consult your doctor.
- Change the way you sit and sleep like sleeping on the side and placing a pad between the legs.
- Avoid wearing high boots
- Avoid sleeping on your back
- If the pain is severe and you can not bear it.
- If the pain increases gradually.
- If the pain was pain in the legs.
- If pain is caused by pain in the genital area.
There are a number of factors that may cause pain in the lower back during pregnancy. These activities include increasing pressure on the spine such as:
- Walking and running
- Roll in bed
- Bending forward
- Sprains
- upload
- Up and down stairs
Do not make this pain emotionally burdensome and remind N caused by the presence of a beautiful child in your womb needs patience and calm, and do not forget to exercise during pregnancy and eating healthy.