Can pregnant women massage their backs?

After a woman becomes pregnant, as her belly gradually grows, the uterus will compress the lumbar spine, which can cause symptoms of low back pain in pregnant women. In fact, low back pain during pregnancy is a very long phenomenon, and most people will experience low back pain. If a woman's low back pain is severe, it can be relieved through massage, but the massage technique should not be too heavy, try to be as gentle as possible, otherwise it may cause miscarriage.

Can pregnant women get massage when they have back pain?

Pregnant women can have appropriate massage for back pain, but the massage technique should not be too heavy. You can use massage techniques such as pressing, kneading, rubbing, and wiping. However, overly rough massage may cause miscarriage, so if pregnant women need massage, they must be careful. Generally speaking, massage is not allowed in the three months before delivery. Moreover, during massage, pregnant women should not use hot compresses and plasters that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, such as musk analgesic ointment, blood circulation and analgesic ointment, as well as heat therapy, as these will be harmful to pregnant women and fetuses.

However, if the lower back pain is not particularly severe, the best way is to rest in bed. Choose a mattress that is not too soft so that the pressure can be evenly distributed. Sleeping on it can keep the spine in a normal physiological state, which is also helpful in relieving lower back pain.

Why do pregnant women have back pain?

1. The abdomen is heavy and the correct posture cannot be maintained, and the waist muscles are easily fatigued, causing low back pain. As the fetus continues to grow, the pressure on the pregnant woman's waist and legs increases. People walk on two legs, and with the pressure of the fetus, it is inevitable to cause back pain under normal circumstances.

2. Due to pregnancy, the hormone secretion in the human body changes. In order for the baby to pass through the birth canal smoothly during delivery, the human body secretes a hormone that relaxes the ligaments connecting the pelvis. This hormone also relaxes the muscles, increasing the curvature of the spine, so it is easy to cause back pain.

3. Lack of exercise causes a person’s basic physical strength to decline. When your physical strength decreases, you cannot maintain a normal posture and are prone to back pain.

4. The impact of the uterus and fetus can also cause low back pain. Back pain during pregnancy often occurs in the middle and late stages, especially after twenty-five or twenty-six weeks of pregnancy. At this time, the uterus gradually enlarges and the abdomen bulges forward. When standing, the center of gravity moves forward. In order to maintain body balance, the pregnant woman's body will tilt backward, and the center of gravity shifts backward to above the buttocks. The weight of the pregnant woman's upper body is borne by the lumbar spine and waist muscles.

How can pregnant women relieve back pain?

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.