What to do if you have back pain at 36 weeks of pregnancy

As the fetus continues to grow, the burden on pregnant women becomes greater and greater. It is easy to experience physical discomfort, the most common of which is back pain. Some seriously ill pregnant women have a great impact on their normal life, and their families are very concerned about solutions. So, what should you do if you have back pain at 36 weeks of pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look at some of these measures.

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 sleep on your side 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.

In addition, the tendons, joints and ligaments during pregnancy are inherently more fragile. Coupled with the fact that the belly is too large in the late stages of pregnancy, a careless mistake in exerting force may cause the body to be unable to withstand the sudden torque and cause sequelae.

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

7. Using a belly support belt can 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 due to improper application of force.

The above is an introduction to what to do if you have back pain at 36 weeks of pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful for pregnant women. Low back pain is a common symptom among pregnant women, especially as the pregnancy progresses. The symptoms of low back pain will become more obvious in the later stages of pregnancy. Pregnant women must learn to deal with it correctly. Only when the pregnant woman has a good body can the healthy birth of the child be guaranteed.