Buttocks cramp pain during pregnancy

Pregnant women undergo significant changes in their body during the early stages of pregnancy, and many cannot adapt. For common early pregnancy symptoms, we only need to pay attention to daily medical care, and for pregnancy symptoms caused by diseases, relevant diagnosis and treatment must be carried out in time. What causes buttock cramps in early pregnancy?

What causes buttock cramps in early pregnancy?

Some pregnant women also have cramps in the buttocks that radiate to the inner thighs. This may be caused by the lumbar spine compressing the nerves and causing muscle atrophy of the waist muscles. Key causes of lumbar spinal nerve compression during pregnancy include:

1. Prominent lumbar disc. During pregnancy, changes in endocrine hormones relax the ligaments of the joints to prepare for the birth of the fetus, but the relaxation of the cruciate ligament muscle fascia of the lumbar joints also weakens the stability of the joints. Once the lumbar muscle is fatigued and twisted, it is very likely to cause lumbar disc herniation, compress the lumbar vertebrae and nerves, cause pathological changes such as edema and hematoma, and cause symptoms.

2. Benefits for the fetus. Until the late pregnancy, the size and weight of the fetus will increase significantly, which will increase the pressure on the lumbar sacral region of the pregnant mother's back, squeeze the lumbar vertebrae and compress the nerves, causing obvious tingling below the pregnant mother's waist.

3. Edema during pregnancy. In the second half of pregnancy, the pregnant mother suffers from hypokalemia due to hormonal changes in the body, and the uterus is compressed by the inferior vena cava, resulting in poor venous return, and often has dominant or latent edema. The edema is mainly located in the back, lower legs and feet, which can easily compress the lumbar spine and nerves.

What to do if you have hip cramps in early pregnancy

1. Common problems when standing and walking:

1. If the expectant mother wants to squat, put her whole buttocks in the center of the seat, don't just put half of her buttocks on the side of the seat. After sitting down, gently shake your waist to adjust the body's center of gravity from the spine to the buttocks. In addition, the height of the chair and table should be matched, and when you straighten your back, the table should be above your belly button and below your breasts.

2. When the expectant mother wants to walk, she should look straight ahead, straighten her spine, and put the center of gravity on the heels, allowing the heels to gradually touch the ground. When going up stairs, your upper body should lean forward slightly to keep your spine straight. Look up the third and fourth stairs.

2. Common problems with housework:

When cooking: The workbench in general restaurant kitchens is relatively low, and you need to lower your head when working. In order to avoid bending the waist and tiring the neck, the expectant mother can support the body with her right hand on the workbench and work with her left hand.

To sum up, the above-mentioned knowledge about waist pain and buttocks cramps during pregnancy is only for your reference. For detailed information, please consult a professional doctor.