What to do if you have back pain at 39 weeks of pregnancy

During the pregnancy, the pregnant woman's body is prone to various discomfort symptoms, especially in the middle and late stages. As the baby grows larger, it puts a considerable burden on the pregnant woman's body, and it is easy to develop back pain. Many pregnant women have serious conditions and are very concerned about solutions. So, what should you do if you have back pain at 39 weeks of pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look below.

Soreness caused by pelvic pain syndrome

This lower back pain is caused by changes in the position of pelvic organs during pregnancy and local metabolic disorders. Pregnant mothers feel pain radiating from the pelvic area to the thighs, groin, uterus and other parts. You will also feel that the fetus is very close to the lower pelvis, as if delivery is imminent. This disease is self-healing. Pregnant mothers with obvious symptoms should use local hot compress therapy and rest in bed for 2 to 4 weeks, and the symptoms will improve.

Pain caused by physiological changes

This kind of back pain is caused by the enlargement and bulging of the abdomen, which causes the body's center of gravity to shift backward and causes tension in the lower back muscles. It is a common symptom during pregnancy and is not a disease. You should pay attention to the following aspects in your daily life: tilt your pelvis slightly when standing, lift your upper body, drop your shoulders slightly backward, and avoid standing for long periods of time. When sitting, your lower back should be comfortably against the chair back, your upper body should be straight, and you should avoid sitting on a bench without support for a long time. Keep your whole body relaxed when walking and do not wear high heels. You can sleep in a curled-up side-lying position, or place a pillow under your knees when lying on your back. If the pregnant mother has to stand for 4 to 5 hours a day and cannot bear the back pain, she may wish to use a waist belt during the day, which may have a good effect.

Pain caused by dense sacroiliitis

The reason for this kind of low back pain is: due to endocrine effects, tendons and ligaments relax, causing the sacroiliac joint to loosen and lose stability. As a result, the sacroiliac joints are often abnormally irritated or damaged. Some doctors also believe that it is caused by local ischemia and osteoporosis of the sacroiliac joint during pregnancy. Pregnant mothers may feel pain in the lumbar region, which may sometimes radiate downward to the buttocks and thighs on both sides. This disease is self-healing. Pregnant mothers with obvious symptoms should use local hot compress therapy and rest in bed for 2 to 4 weeks, and the symptoms will improve.

The above is an introduction to what to do if you have back pain at 39 weeks of pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful for pregnant women. There are many factors that cause back pain at 39 weeks of pregnancy. These measures can be taken to improve the condition and the effect is very good. In addition, since pregnant women themselves bear a heavy burden, things like housework are best shared by their husbands to avoid aggravating the degree of back pain.