Pregnant women feel leg pain

Sometimes we all say that we didn’t feel anything before we found out we were pregnant, but once we confirmed we were pregnant, we started to have bad reactions. Although this is a joke, it is true that after a period of pregnancy, the body's various reactions will be manifested. It is normal to feel sore legs in the early stages of pregnancy, because the surge in estrogen during pregnancy will force many joints and ligaments to relax, causing the body's center of gravity to shift, increasing the burden on the legs and causing leg pain.

It is normal to have back pain in the early stages of pregnancy and it is within the normal range. This is because, in the early stages of pregnancy, the joint ligaments relax due to the influence of hormones, the uterus enlarges, and compresses the pelvic tissues and nerves. As the abdomen enlarges, the body's center of gravity moves backwards, and in order to adapt to the balance of the body posture, the pregnant woman's waist protrudes forward, resulting in back pain.

Symptoms such as back pain in the early stages of pregnancy are related to poor physical condition or excessive fatigue, and it is necessary to consider the possibility of threatened abortion. Occasional mild pain does not need to be treated, because as the fetus grows, the waist's ability to withstand pressure becomes greater and greater, so back pain is inevitable. But it is worth noting that if a pregnant woman feels severe abdominal pain, or finds that there is vaginal bleeding, be careful of ectopic pregnancy and check in time.

During pregnancy, due to hormonal changes, pressure on the abdomen and back is increased, so back pain is common. As the number of weeks of pregnancy increases, the chance of back pain will increase and the severity will become more severe. Back pain can be caused by overexerting, excessive bending, lifting heavy objects, standing for too long, excessive walking or incorrect posture. Usually no special treatment is required.

For the symptoms of lower back pain in early pregnancy, proper rest, local hot compresses and massage can effectively improve the condition and no special medical treatment is required. However, if there is severe muscle weakness, numbness or soreness, you must seek medical attention immediately. If you want to improve the symptoms of lower back pain in early pregnancy, you should get enough rest, do prenatal exercises, and wear low-heeled shoes.

How to relieve backache in pregnant women

1. Tie a belt or a special pregnancy belt around the pregnant woman's abdomen to support her waist and relieve pain.

2. Maintain the correct posture. The correct standing posture is to keep your legs slightly apart, your back straight, your chest up, and your chin tucked in. If you hold your posture correctly, your big belly won't be noticeable.

3. Exercise appropriately, choose suitable gymnastics or swimming for pregnant women, and exercise according to your personal situation. It can enhance physical strength.

4. Don’t sleep on a bed that is too soft, as it can easily cause your waist to sink, causing or aggravating back pain.

5. Do not stand up or sit down too quickly. It is best to have something to hold on to.

6. Choose more comfortable shoes, avoid high heels, and keep the heels around 3 to 4 cm.

7. You can eat some foods that can relieve back pain in pregnant women: such as foods rich in protein, calcium, B vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin D.

8. If a pregnant woman has severe back pain, she should go to the hospital for examination in time to avoid accidents.