What to do if pregnant women have left waist pain

If you have a pregnant friend around you, you must have often heard her complain about her back pain. Back pain in pregnant women is a very normal and common phenomenon. So, what should a pregnant woman do if she has pain on the left side of her back? As her friend, you definitely hope to find some better ways to relieve her physical discomfort. Here are some useful methods.

How to prevent low back pain ① Wear a belly band or a special belt for pregnant women to support your waist. ②Don’t stand up quickly. When you stand up, use your hands to hold on to the table or chair. ③ Pay attention to whether the posture is correct. 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. ④ Don’t wear high heels. Choose shoes with heels of about 3 to 4 cm that are more stable. ⑤Choose a chair that suits you. It is not good if the chair is too high or too low. You should sit as far in as possible with the lower part of your back pressed against the backrest. In addition, soft cushions that sink easily are tiring to sit on, so choose harder ones. ⑥ When taking something, you should sit down first. ⑦ Don’t sleep on a mattress that is too soft and that easily causes your waist to sink. ⑧Do exercise. The purpose is to exercise fat muscle and enhance physical strength. Because the main function of supporting the palmar spine is the fascia muscle. This is an area you should exercise before you get pregnant. The best effect will be achieved if you do exercises to prevent back pain and exercises for pregnant women now. There are exercises for pregnant women that can exercise the abdominal muscles without putting pressure on the abdomen. In addition, swimming is also effective for pregnant women.

In case of severe pain ① When the pain occurs, lie down with the painful side facing upward and arched back. ② Generally, when you feel pain, lying on your back with your face up and placing a large pillow under your knees will be more comfortable. ③When the pain is severe and you cannot lie down, you can find a low step to sit down and support your jaw with your hands. ④Apply a hot compress with a wet towel or take a bath with hot water.

Go to the hospital when the pain subsides. However, since pregnant women cannot be exposed to X-rays and cannot take medication at will, the treatment effect may not be ideal.

In daily life, you should follow the 8 principles mentioned above to prevent low back pain. Among them, wearing a belly band or a belt for pregnant women and exercises to train the abdominal and back muscles are essential. Some people may think that exercising when you have back pain is counterproductive. In fact, after pregnancy, let alone exercise, you can't even get enough activity as usual. This is one of the causes of low back pain. Gymnastics for back pain and gymnastics for pregnant women are a must, and taking a walk with the correct posture is also good. If you keep feeling pain and don't move, the pain will only get worse.

Acupressure and massage are certainly good ways, and you can ask your husband and family for help.

Foods that are effective for low back pain: There are many kinds, mainly foods rich in protein, calcium, B vitamins, vitamin C and D.

When a pregnant woman has pain on the left side of her waist, it is very painful. As a friend of the pregnant woman, especially her husband, you must give her the best care and attention. According to the methods introduced above, her pain can be alleviated to a certain extent. If the pain is really severe, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up. Finally, a reminder that pregnant women must be very careful when taking medications and must not take medication casually.