Why do pregnant women have sore arms?

Pregnant women will experience arm pain during pregnancy, which is generally caused by factors such as overwork. You should pay attention to not exercising for too long, and check whether there is local swelling or pain. You can also go to the hospital for treatment. The pain can be relieved under the guidance of a doctor. Below I will explain to you some ways to relieve arm pain in pregnant women.

1. How to relieve arm pain during pregnancy

1. If the numbness and pain are caused by lying in bed, we can choose to adjust the lying position to relieve it or put a pillow under the arm to avoid compression of our arm causing numbness and pain. If the numbness and pain is caused by a long-term posture, we can relieve it by moving our arms. For example, shaking your hands can relieve numbness and pain by relieving blood circulation, and you can also straighten your arms to relieve the pain.

2. Pregnant women should be careful but should not give up their daily exercise. For example, strolling and walking are all fine in daily life. Such exercise can also promote the blood circulation of our body and reduce the probability of numbness and pain.

2. Causes of arm pain in pregnant women

1. Caused by incorrect posture in bed: Because of the cup pregnancy, some women are afraid that accidents may occur during pregnancy and may harm the baby, so they choose to stay in bed. Especially in the cold winter, some women directly spend the whole day lying in bed, but the unreasonable posture may cause compression on our arms, resulting in numbness or even pain.

2. It is caused by lying down and watching TV in the wrong position: pregnant women watch TV at home. Because they sit on the table and chair for a long time in a bad posture, the blood circulation in the upper body is blocked, resulting in numbness and pain in the arms.

3. Caused by fatigue from washing sheets and cooking: Some pregnant friends love housework very much and can't stand the slightest stain and mess at home. They often use force or exert their arms and legs when doing housework all day, which causes this kind of numbness and pain.

The above is the health education knowledge about arm pain in pregnant women. This is related to excessive exercise or long-term squatting. Generally, you should not sit for a long time and pay attention to rest after exercise. You should not do physical labor or keep your head down. You should also be careful when washing sheets and cooking. Don't overwork. You don't need to work in the later stages of pregnancy.