Lumbar soreness in early pregnancy
Release time : 01/18/2025 18:13:27
Pregnancy brings not only joy but also hardships, with various physical discomforts making pregnant women very uncomfortable. Some pregnant women experience lower back and waist pain during the early stages of pregnancy. What should be done about this? How come pregnant women experience lower back and waist pain at the beginning of pregnancy? This is something many expectant mothers are curious about. Generally speaking, lower back and waist pain during pregnancy is mostly due to changes in posture. As the uterus grows larger, the waist muscles have to compensate for the protruding abdomen, causing local muscle tension.
If the condition is severe, it should be consulted with a doctor to determine whether there is a possibility of lumbar disc herniation.
During the early stages of pregnancy, due to hormonal influences, ligaments in the joints relax, the uterus enlarges, and pressure on the pelvic tissues and nerves increases. As the abdomen enlarges, the body's center of gravity shifts forward, leading to a forward tilt of the waist. Consequently, this causes back pain.
So how can expectant mothers improve their symptoms? In addition to adequate rest, prenatal exercise is essential. For those who are fond of beauty, it's time to reduce wearing high heels and opt for flat shoes when going out.
During the early stages of pregnancy, due to hormonal changes, pregnant women may experience excessive fatigue and drowsiness. Additionally, a feeling of soreness in the lower back can exacerbate this tiredness.
It is suggested that pregnant mothers should rest more when experiencing backache in early pregnancy. Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time.
Early in pregnancy, avoid lifting heavy objects, climbing stairs, or engaging in any strenuous activities involving a lot of exertion.
After all, the chances of miscarriage during early pregnancy are quite high; mothers must pay close attention.
At the same time, it's important to maintain a good mood. If you're too sensitive and worried, your body won't be able to handle it either.
At the same time, it is also important to maintain good dietary balance for the baby inside.
How to treat lower back pain during early pregnancy? During the early stages of pregnancy, lower back pain is a normal phenomenon. If the condition is not severe, there is no need for special treatment. You can find ways to alleviate the symptoms by adjusting your lifestyle in daily life. Here are some suggestions: 1. Ensure correct posture when sleeping and sitting. Frequently change positions while sleeping, preferably on your side, and elevate your legs as much as possible to help relieve the pain. When sitting, choose a position that allows you to lean against a backrest, which can help reduce pressure on your back.
Second, engage in appropriate outdoor activities without excessive standing or prolonged walking. Such activities may exacerbate symptoms of lower back pain. When experiencing a sensation of lower back pain during activity, it is advisable to sit down for a moment to rest. You can also reduce the intensity of your activities accordingly. Third, self-massage of the lower back area. Place both hands flat on the back and gently push upwards and downwards, focusing only on the muscles you are massaging. This method is very effective, and it can be performed anytime, even while sitting or walking. Of course, you can also have someone else perform this massage before bedtime.
Fourth, during activities, it is appropriate to hold the front or use a belt to support the stomach. This can also reduce the weight on the waist and alleviate back pain.
How to Prevent Lower Back Pain in Early Pregnancy? In fact, lower back pain during pregnancy is not limited to the first trimester. As the baby grows and the uterus enlarges, the load also increases. Lower back pain will occur in the middle and late stages of pregnancy as well.
50-75% of pregnant women experience back pain during pregnancy.
Especially when the uterus grows daily, there are significant changes in the body. For example, it expands, hormones change, and blood circulation is poor.
Therefore, it is important to take preventive measures and alleviate the discomfort of pregnant mothers' lower back pain.
Prevention and alleviation of lower back pain should be faced by both expectant mothers and prospective fathers throughout the entire pregnancy.
How can I help pregnant moms alleviate their back pain?
1. Appropriate Pregnancy Exercise - Walking After Meals is the Most Suitable Exercise for Pregnant Women.
When walking, be mindful of your own abilities.
Particularly, it is important to have someone accompany you when walking in the late stages of pregnancy. When feeling a sensitive contraction, stop and rest for a moment.
When walking, try to walk on flat ground as much as possible. This is because the belly of pregnant women gets larger in the later stages of pregnancy and they can't see what's beneath their feet, so it's important to avoid tripping over uneven surfaces.
It is not recommended to engage in activities such as mountain climbing or stair-climbing, as these weight-bearing exercises can be very strenuous for pregnant women, increasing the burden on their lower back.
2. Massage for the Lower Back - If the husband is experiencing lower back pain due to the pregnant wife, it is not advisable to apply medicated wine, acupuncture, or plasters, as these methods can be harmful to the fetus.
The simplest method is to ask the soon-to-be daddy to give you a massage.
Pregnant fathers should remember to be gentler and not apply too much force. After warming both hands, place them on the lower back at the midpoint of the spine, and push in a downward direction for 30-50 times until the local area feels warm. This can alleviate discomfort in the lower back.
Another method is to clench your fists with both hands, roll and massage your waist in all directions, from bottom to top, and repeat this process multiple times.
The head can be tilted forward and backward to relax the muscles in the lower back and alleviate the pain caused by spasms.
3. It is important to maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy. One should not overeat or indulge excessively, but rather follow a balanced diet. However, some pregnant women do not experience early morning sickness and immediately start taking special care of their diets after becoming pregnant. Before the first trimester has even passed, their weight has already increased by more than ten pounds.
During pregnancy, especially in the middle stage, many women experience a craving for food that is often excessively rich and leads to rapid weight gain.
If a pregnant woman gains excessive weight, it can lead to significant burden on her waistline. Therefore, it is important during pregnancy to maintain a balanced diet, consume fewer sweets and more fruits and vegetables, eat smaller portions more frequently, and control the weight gain within reasonable limits to promote health in the waist area.
4. Appropriate supplementation of calcium is necessary for pregnant mothers to prevent hypocalcemia, which is essential for the growth of the fetus.
The fetus's skeletal formation requires a large amount of calcium for its use.
It is not enough for the pregnant woman to eat a normal diet. Therefore, doctors often suggest that she should take calcium supplements, 600mg every day, and increase it to 1000-1200mg in the last trimester of pregnancy.
If calcium is not supplemented during pregnancy, the mother will lack calcium and experience tooth loosening and back pain at the end of the pregnancy.
After supplementing calcium, it is also important to frequently expose yourself to sunlight and engage in physical exercise to facilitate the absorption of calcium.
Calcium is sufficient; it can also effectively prevent cramps caused by calcium deficiency.
Do not do activities that increase the load on your back, such as lifting heavy objects or pushing things, sneezing loudly, or suddenly bending over.
It is best not to maintain one posture for a long time during pregnancy, and to frequently change positions to avoid lumbar muscle tension and exacerbate lumbar muscle strain.
The difference between lower back pain and lower back pain during early pregnancy: If the lower back is very painful during early pregnancy, expectant mothers must pay attention and not confuse it with lower back pain.
Back pain could be caused by an ectopic pregnancy.
It is important to pay attention to vaginal irregular bleeding within 8 weeks of pregnancy, except for abdominal pain. It is mostly in the form of droplets, dark brown, with a small amount and not exceeding menstrual flow
Vaginal bleeding is caused by the uterine lining being shed, or the fallopian tubes bleeding and expelling it outward through the uterus.
Should you experience severe abdominal pain, accompanied by vaginal bleeding, it is recommended that you seek medical attention to rule out the possibility of a ectopic pregnancy.
If there is only mild abdominal pain (similar to that before menstruation, with a sensation of heaviness or sinking), and there are no symptoms of vaginal bleeding.
Mothers need not worry too much; it's normal for pregnancy to cause some nausea and vomiting at this stage.
*The medical content discussed in this text is for reference only.
In case of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. Please consult a licensed medical professional for diagnosis and treatment.