36 weeks pregnant back pain

As a woman's pregnancy progresses, the baby grows faster, so there will be more and more changes in the woman's body. The 36th week of pregnancy can be said to be the most important period of pregnancy, because at this time the baby has grown to the fixed period, and women at this time must be prepared for the birth of the baby at any time. So why do some women who are 36 weeks pregnant have severe back pain?

The late pregnancy is a stage of rapid fetal development, so the mother's waist and pelvis will be under too much pressure, and her muscles will become fatigued. In addition, factors such as fetal movement and pressure on the heart and lungs will make it difficult for the mother to rest well at night, so she is prone to back pain.

1. When back pain occurs in early pregnancy, you should pay special attention to your posture to avoid worsening of the condition. At this time, if pregnant women have the habit of exercising (light exercise), they should still maintain it.

2. Maintain a good posture, including standing, sitting and sleeping.

Standing posture: In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, you should avoid standing for long periods of time. Sit down or lie down if you feel any discomfort.

Sitting posture: Pregnant women can put a soft cushion on the back of the chair to relieve back pressure, and put their feet on a low stool to help blood circulation in the legs.

Sleeping position: When lying down, you can raise your legs to help blood circulation and better eliminate soreness. You can lie on your left side when sleeping to reduce the burden on your waist and relieve discomfort. Placing a soft towel under your knees when sleeping can relieve pressure on your abdominal muscles.

3. Wearing shoes that fit comfortably can relieve the symptoms of back pain.

4. Don’t wear high heels, even wide-soled high heels with a wider support surface.

5. Do not lift heavy objects or hold children to avoid excessive load on the waist.

6. Appropriate prenatal exercise, such as swimming, walking, gymnastics, etc., can relieve lower back pain.

7. Use an abdominal support belt to support the abdomen, relieve abdominal pressure, and reduce lower back pain caused by muscle tightening.

8. If the lower back pain is caused by the sacroiliac joint, you must use a pelvic belt instead of an abdominal support belt. Also, try to avoid walking for long periods of time.

9. Taking a hot bath or applying local heat, combined with massage, can relax muscles, improve circulation, and can also effectively relieve lower back pain.

10. It is not recommended to take painkillers. If you really need them, it is best to consult a specialist.

11. Do not accept massage treatment to avoid adverse consequences caused by improper force.

If you are a pregnant woman in the late stages of pregnancy, it is best for you to actively understand your physical symptoms so that you will not panic when you feel uncomfortable and can take the right measures to deal with it.