Why do I feel backache and buttocks pain during pregnancy?

Pregnancy is both a happy and painful thing. The happy thing is that you will have your own baby soon, but the painful thing is that the pregnancy process is very difficult. As the pregnancy progresses, the pregnant woman's body will show various discomforts, such as back and buttocks pain, which are typical and cause people to be very worried. So, what causes back and buttock soreness during pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

The main causes of hip and leg pain in pregnant women are the following two aspects:

1. As the pregnancy progresses, the growth of the fetus puts pressure on the back. In the late pregnancy, the weight of the fetus will increase the pressure on the pregnant woman's back and squeeze the sciatic nerve (causing buttocks pain), causing intense tingling from the waist below the legs (causing leg pain).

2. Edema during pregnancy is an important reason. Because the uterus compresses the inferior vena cava, venous return is blocked and water is not easy to return to the heart for metabolism. Therefore, it will cause pitting edema of the lower limbs, such as the back, calves, feet, etc., which can easily compress the sciatic nerve and cause buttocks pain symptoms.

What should I do if my waist and buttocks hurt?

1. Walk more often, go out for a walk, bask in the sun, and absorb sunlight to supplement calcium.

2. Do not sit for a long time. Do not stand or sit in the same posture for more than half an hour during the day.

3. Use a pressure-relieving hip pad. The seat cushion shrinks all around, solving the problem of poor blood circulation at the base of the thigh to the greatest extent.

4. Avoid fatigue, wear flat shoes, and take rest. You can lie flat and raise your feet so that the position of your feet is close to that of your heart, which will increase venous return and make you more comfortable.

I think everyone should have a clear understanding of what causes back and buttock soreness during pregnancy. The factors that cause back and buttocks soreness during pregnancy are relatively clear and are not too serious. When this discomfort occurs, it is best to develop good living habits and take appropriate walks to relieve the pressure on the body. If the feeling is more severe, it is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations.