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Lower back pain during pregnancy
The lower back during pregnancy can hurt both in the early and late stages, this happens for various reasons. But there are several ways to relieve your condition.
Why does lower back hurt during pregnancy?
The pain in the lumbar region is usually aching in nature. She can accompany a woman throughout the entire period.
The lower back during pregnancy can get sick if a woman is forced to stand in one place for a long time.
There are several reasons for its occurrence:
- In the early stages, this is one of the symptoms of a threatened miscarriage. If lower back pain is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, bloody discharge, you should immediately seek medical help.
- In a later period, when the abdomen increases significantly, the center of gravity of the whole organism shifts. To maintain balance, the woman is forced to bend back a little in the lower back. An additional load is placed on the spine. In this case, not only the lower back hurts, but the entire back, the pain often radiates to the pelvis or legs. This is especially felt after a long walk or being in the same position.
- Low back pain is common with kidney disease. The genitourinary system during pregnancy is very vulnerable, there is a risk of infection and the development of pyelonephritis – inflammation of the renal pelvis. Kidney problems are also accompanied by high fever, nausea, and difficulty urinating.
No matter how long the discomfort appears, it cannot be ignored.
How to get rid of lower back pain during pregnancy?
How you deal with pain depends on the underlying causes.
- During early pregnancy, it is necessary to try to relieve the tone of the uterus. To do this, you need to lie down and relax, trying to breathe deeply and measuredly. Special drugs that relax the uterus can only be taken as directed by a doctor.
- In the third trimester, a support bandage helps to relieve the load from the back. It must be worn throughout the day.
- If you suspect kidney disease, you need to see a doctor for an examination. You will need to pass urine for analysis, undergo an ultrasound scan.
A light lumbar massage and a warm bath will also help relieve discomfort.
Swimming will help strengthen your back and make your body more resilient. But pregnant women can visit the pool only with the permission of a doctor and subject to excellent health.
Even if a woman has never experienced back pain before, during pregnancy, the lower back can make itself felt. This is due to the high load on the body during the period of expectation of the child.