What is low back pain during pregnancy? After pregnancy, the center of gravity of the body gradually moves forward due to the continuous enlargement of the uterus. In order to maintain the balance of the center of gravity, when standing or walking, the pregnant woman's shoulders and head will be tilted back, forming a unique posture of pregnant women. This position can easily lead to excessive lordosis of the thoracic spine, which can cause symptoms of low back pain. Low back pain during pregnancy is a normal physiological phenomenon, you need to pay attention to rest and avoid standing or walking for a long time. Generally, the pain will gradually disappear after the psoas muscle strength is restored after childbirth.

Symptoms of low back pain during pregnancy

Low back pain during pregnancy is a very common phenomenon during pregnancy and is a normal physiological response. Mild cases have low back pain, severe cases are accompanied by leg cramps, sciatica and other symptoms. If pregnant women usually lack exercise, it is more likely to cause low back pain during pregnancy. Symptoms of low back pain vary in the first, second, and third trimesters.

1. Early pregnancy

The low back pain at this stage is not particularly serious, the pain is relatively mild, mostly low back pain. Low back pain during this period is often caused by the retroversion of the uterus, which compresses the rectum and ligaments. Pregnant women do not need to be nervous. However, the following symptoms require attention.

(1) Low back pain accompanied by vaginal bleeding, severe pain, pay attention to whether there is a possibility of miscarriage, or whether there is an ectopic pregnancy, you should go to the hospital for examination immediately.

(2) If the low back pain is serious, affecting activities or radiating to other parts, you should go to the hospital for examination, find out the cause, and treat in time.

(3) If low back pain is accompanied by leg cramps, it may be calcium deficiency.

(4) Low back pain accompanied by sciatica may be caused by lack of vitamin B1.

2. Second trimester and third trimester

Low back pain during pregnancy during this period is caused by the gradual enlargement of the uterus due to the development of the fetus. In order to maintain the balance of the body, the upper body begins to lean back, resulting in excessive lordosis of the spine, and continuous tension of the back extensor muscles, resulting in excessive fatigue of the lower back. In the case of low back pain, the pain is not sudden and the symptoms can be relieved with bed rest. In severe cases, it will affect the fetus, so seek medical attention in time to avoid serious consequences.

How to prevent low back pain during pregnancy

Although low back pain during pregnancy is a common disease that is not easy to avoid, pregnant women can prevent and relieve low back pain during pregnancy by maintaining a correct standing posture in life and avoiding standing for a long time.

1. In the early stage of pregnancy, pay attention to proper rest, relax the body, and reduce fatigue.

2. During the second and third trimesters, pregnant women should not continue to do heavy housework. Doing laundry, putting things in high places, lifting heavy objects, and carrying heavy bags will affect the waist, and pregnant women should avoid it.

3. The time for each walk or walk should be calculated, and it should not be too long. When out shopping, take a break while walking. It is best to take a taxi when the weather is too cold or too hot. Avoid squeezing and standing for long periods of time on the bus.

4. Correct standing and sitting posture. The correct stance is to split your legs, keep your back straight, your chest out, and your chin closed. When sitting, sit as far inward as possible, with the lower part of the back against the backrest. When sitting, you can put a soft pillow on the waist to increase the support of the waist, or put your feet on a small stool to avoid back pain. Also, you should choose a chair that suits you. Chairs that are too high or too low are not good. Soft cushions that are easy to sag are very tiring to sit on, so choose a firmer cushion.

5. Usually do more waist massage, ask family members to help, pay attention to massage gently, do not squeeze the abdomen.

6. Use a hot towel, gauze, and hot water bag for half an hour every day to relieve the symptoms of low back pain during pregnancy.

7. Vitamin supplements. During pregnancy, due to the rapid development of the fetus, pregnant mothers are prone to lack of various nutrients and minerals, especially calcium, vitamins and iron, which can easily cause low back pain during pregnancy. When low back pain is accompanied by leg cramps and sciatica, in addition to calcium supplementation and vitamin B1 supplementation, it is necessary to seek medical help in time. For those with mild deficiency, it is recommended to take complementary food.