The cause of the lumbar spine clicking sound in late pregnancy

Pregnant women pay great attention to their bodies. Because they are worried that their behavior will have some negative impact on the baby in their body. Some pregnant women may find a crackling sound in their lumbar spine in the later stages of pregnancy. When this problem occurs, many people will wonder if they are suffering from lumbar herniation. But many times it is a complication caused by excessive hormone secretion in the body after pregnancy, which is very different from lumbar disc herniation.

Pregnant women with lumbar disc herniation should pay special attention to the following points:

1. For general low back pain, X-ray examination is often required, and some treatments must also be performed under X-ray fluoroscopy monitoring. Due to their special circumstances, pregnant women receiving X-ray examinations receive much attention. In essence, X-rays are a type of ionizing radiation that can penetrate human tissue and cause physical and chemical changes. The basic unit of the human body is the cell. Under the action of X-rays, ionization changes can also occur in the cells, which is called biological effect. However, the X-ray examinations we use in daily life have very small doses and do not cause much harm to human health. However, experimental studies have shown that embryonic tissue is sensitive to X-rays. X-rays have a greater biological effect on them, and their recovery ability is poor or cannot be fully recovered. The most sensitive period is 8 to 15 weeks after fertilization, followed by 16 to 25 weeks. To ensure safety, pregnant women with low back pain are advised not to undergo X-ray examinations (photos or CT). Try to use other methods such as ultrasound instead. If it cannot be replaced, it can be arranged in the later stages of pregnancy, when the fetus is close to maturity and is not easily affected by X-rays.

2. Pregnant women often suffer from low back pain, which must be distinguished from lumbar disc herniation. The main reason for the former is endocrine changes in the human body. The ovaries produce relaxin, which relaxes the pelvic ligaments to adapt to the needs of pregnancy and childbirth. At the same time, it also reduces the elasticity of the joint ligaments and fascia of the waist, making it easy to strain. In addition, the fetus and its attached placenta, amniotic fluid, etc. continue to develop, which increases the burden on the front of the lumbar spine, causing the pelvis to tilt forward, the waist and back muscles to relax and fatigue, and cause low back pain. This type of low back pain is basically a physiological reaction and there is no serious organic disease. It can be relieved after rest and recuperation, and can be fully recovered after delivery.

3. For pregnant women with lumbar disc herniation, the main treatment methods are resting on a hard bed, traction, and physical therapy. Traditional Chinese medicines that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis can often affect the fetus and should not be used, nor should they be applied as plasters. If early symptoms are severe, termination of pregnancy may be considered. When giving birth, some people advocate caesarean section to avoid aggravating the condition. After treatment, most patients' symptoms can be relieved; after delivery, they can often heal themselves. A small number of patients require surgical treatment after delivery.

4. In order to prevent lumbar disc herniation in pregnant women, attention should be paid to women’s perinatal care. Pay attention to exercise before pregnancy. This not only enhances physical fitness and muscle strength, facilitating future delivery, but also reduces back pain during pregnancy. Strong back and abdominal muscles can help stabilize the spine and prevent lumbar disc herniation. During pregnancy, healthy pregnant women can engage in appropriate physical activities. Exercise should not be strenuous and should be stopped 3 months before delivery. People who often suffer from back pain should pay special attention to preventing waist injuries or overwork.