Causes and precautions for low back pain in late pregnancy

We all know that women's physical fitness is generally poor during pregnancy. At this time, various pains will easily come to the door. For example, in the late pregnancy, some expectant mothers will experience back pain. So what is the cause of lower back pain in the late pregnancy? What should you pay attention to at this time? In response to these two questions, the editor will talk to you today, hoping to be helpful to expectant mothers who have this symptom.

After a woman becomes pregnant, as the pregnancy progresses, the uterus slowly enlarges, the support force of the waist continues to increase, and the round ligament of the uterus relaxes due to long-term traction, causing the sacrospinous ligament to relax, compressing the pelvic nerves and blood vessels, causing many expectant mothers to feel back pain. This type of low back pain will generally disappear gradually as the waist muscle strength recovers after delivery.

1. Precautions for daily sitting, standing and walking

1. If pregnant mothers want to sit, they should place their entire buttocks in the center of the seat, not just half of their buttocks on the edge of the seat. After sitting down, gently twist your waist to adjust your body's center of gravity from your spine to your hips.

2. If pregnant mothers want to walk, they should look straight ahead, straighten their spine, and put the center of gravity of their body on their heels, allowing their heels to gradually touch the ground from toes. When going up stairs, your upper body should lean forward slightly to keep your spine straight. Look at the third and fourth steps above.

Tip: Don’t wear high heels, choose light and soft low-heeled shoes to reduce the burden on the lumbar spine.

3. Daily living precautions

1. If the pregnant mother wants to lie down, if she is in a side-lying position, she needs to bend her legs one in front and one behind. If you are lying flat, you can bend your legs first to support your pelvis, and then gently twist your pelvis until your waist is adjusted to be comfortably close to the bed.

2. Sleep on a hard bed instead of a Simmons bed that is too soft. It is best to lie on your left side with your legs bent when sleeping. You can also put a small pillow between your legs to reduce the burden on your waist. If you want to lie flat, you can put a not-too-thick lumbar pad under your waist, which will be much more comfortable.

3. If a pregnant mother wants to get up, it is best not to lift her upper body directly from a lying position. Instead, she should turn sideways first and use her hands to help support her upper body.

4. Dietary precautions

1. Eat a balanced diet and eat more nutritious foods, such as bone soup, etc. Do not eat foods with too high fat content.

2. Supplement vitamins. 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. Once lacking, it is easy to cause low back pain. When low back pain is accompanied by leg cramps and sciatica, in addition to quickly supplementing calcium and vitamin B1, you should also consult a doctor and seek help in time. For those with mild deficiency, dietary supplements are recommended.

It is normal to have lower back pain in the late stages of pregnancy, so expectant mothers don’t need to worry too much. I hope that this article about the causes and precautions of low back pain in late pregnancy will be helpful to expectant mothers who have this condition. At the same time, I also remind all expectant mothers to pay attention to their daily diet and rest, and I hope every expectant mother is in good health.