What causes lower back pain in early pregnancy?

In the early stages of pregnancy, due to the presence of an extra fetus in the body, part of the nutrients in the pregnant woman's body will be absorbed by the fetus. At this time, the pregnant woman must supplement more nutrients so that both of them can absorb them. Especially in the early stages of pregnancy, the fetus grows very rapidly in the belly. During this period, you must supplement more nutrients. So what is the reason for waist pain in the early stages of pregnancy?

The most common causes of low back pain in pregnant women are:

1. Pregnant women have a greatly increased demand for calcium, including an increased demand for nutrients. If pregnant women do not pay attention to calcium supplementation, the fetus will absorb more calcium from the body. Calcium deficiency will cause pain in the waist and back.

2. With the increase of pregnancy age, the size of the gestational sac and the size of the uterus, the force in front of the lumbar spine is relatively strong, which has a strong stretching effect on the muscles in the back and may also cause muscle strain.

3. The enlarged uterus will compress and affect the sympathetic nerves and blood vessels in the lumbar region, especially when lying in the supine position. Blood vessel and nerve compression may occur, including congestion in the pelvic floor and presacral blood vessels, which will cause a decrease in nerve function and cause lower back pain. It is mainly through nutrient supplementation, proper rehabilitation and exercise, exercises for the waist and back muscles, moderate aerobic exercise, brisk walking, strolling, including physical therapy and massage, that the symptoms can be effectively relieved.

The most common period for low back pain is usually from the second trimester of pregnancy. As pregnancy progresses, the uterus grows larger and the body's center of gravity gradually moves forward, forcing the pregnant woman's shoulders to move backward accordingly to maintain body balance; the neck is slightly bent to compensate and keep the head upright. As a result, the normal curvature of the spine increases, causing lordosis. Therefore, the closer to full term, pregnant women are more likely to experience neck, back and waist pain.

The causes of back pain in early pregnancy are as follows:

1. Physiological reasons.

Because of the changes in hormone secretion in the human body in the early stages of pregnancy. After pregnancy, in order to ensure that the baby can pass through the birth canal smoothly during delivery, the human body will secrete a hormone that can relax the ligaments connecting the pelvis, relax the muscles at the same time, and increase the curvature of the spine, so it is easy to cause low back pain.

2. Direct cause.

The direct causes of low back pain in ordinary people are mainly carrying heavy objects, walking long distances, working with incorrect posture, etc., which can easily cause muscle fatigue. For pregnant women, these may also be direct causes. Moreover, because pregnant women already have the physiological reasons for low back pain, it is more likely that they will experience low back pain anytime and anywhere.

In addition, the impact on the uterus and fetus can also cause low back pain. Pregnant women may also suffer from low back pain caused by diseases, such as herniated disc, spinal deformity, uterine tumor, urinary tract stones, sciatica, etc. These diseases are sometimes not limited to low back pain, but can also affect other parts of the body.

Pregnant women are prone to low back pain in the early stages of pregnancy, which can vary in severity. These are all normal physiological phenomena. Expectant mothers should not worry and should pay attention to getting more rest. However, if the pain is severe and affects other parts of the body, there may be other reasons. If it is serious, you must seek medical attention immediately.