Causes of low back pain and what to do if pregnant women have low back pain

　　1. Why do pregnant women low back pain？

　　Excluding low back pain caused by pathological causes, most back pain and other symptoms that occur during pregnancy are due to changes in posture.

　　As pregnancy progresses, Uterus As the body grows larger, the center of gravity of the body gradually moves forward, which forces the pregnant woman's shoulders to move backward accordingly to maintain body balance, and the neck is slightly bent to compensate and maintain the uprightness of the head. As a result, the normal flexion of the spine increases, leading to lordosis, which causes local muscle pulling, causing low back pain in early pregnancy. As the pregnancy approaches term, pregnant women are more likely to suffer from neck, back and waist pain. Although to varying degrees, almost everyone experiences painful feelings.

　　Backache in early pregnancy is caused by Child After the fertilized egg implants, it gradually grows, and the uterus is stimulated, sometimes causing uterine contractions, and the hormone levels also change to a certain extent at this time, so this is backache caused by the stimulation of the uterus during pregnancy. If you have a slight belly distended pain , generally speaking, it may be related to pregnancy reactions.

　　2. How to prevent low back pain in early pregnancy?

　　1. Take more walks

　　along with fetus As the baby grows up, the weight of pregnant women also increases day by day, so it is not advisable to choose too strenuous exercise. Walking is undoubtedly one of the best exercises, but you must also act within your ability.

　　Have someone accompany you when walking in the third trimester of pregnancy. Stop and rest for a while when you have sensitive contractions. When walking, be sure to walk on a flat surface as much as possible, because as the belly expands in the third trimester, pregnant women cannot see their feet, which may lead to falls due to uneven roads. It is not recommended to climb mountains or stairs, because this kind of weight-bearing exercise may be very strenuous for pregnant women and increase the burden on the waist. Pregnant women should wear soft-soled shoes or sneakers that are easy to put on and take off. High heels are not allowed. ； It’s best to wear shoes that don’t have laces to avoid tripping yourself if the straps come loose.

　　2. Swim properly

　　Relaxing your whole body while swimming can help reduce pressure on your waist. But you must pay attention to self-protection when swimming and never slip. ； Do not sit around to prevent ascending infection from the vagina ； Your clothes must be packed and stored separately to prevent them from being contaminated.

　　3. Waist massage

　　Pregnant women cannot undergo waist physiotherapy, acupuncture, or apply plasters. The simplest way to relieve low back pain is to rub your hands together to heat them up, place them overlapping in the middle of the lumbar spine, and rub them from top to bottom 30-50 times until a local heating sensation occurs, which can reduce waist discomfort.

　　In addition, you can also make fists with both hands, roll your waist around, and massage from bottom to top, top to bottom, and repeat for many times. The head can be tilted forward and backward, which can relax the muscles of the lower back and reduce the pain caused by spasm of the lower back muscles. If you feel tired when doing these methods, you can ask your husband to help, but your husband should not use too much force when doing them, whichever is comfortable.

　　3. Control weight

　　Although you should pay special attention to nutrition and take more supplements during pregnancy, you should also pay attention to weight control. An obese body will put a heavy burden on the waist.

　　It is recommended to pay attention to a reasonable diet during pregnancy, eat less sweets, avoid drinking various drinks, and avoid eating various desserts, including popsicles, ice cream, coffee , chocolate, etc., eat smaller meals more frequently to control your weight during pregnancy within a reasonable range, which is beneficial to the development of your waist. healthy。

　　4. Calcium supplement

　　During pregnancy, due to the continuous growth of the fetus and the formation of bones, a large amount of calcium is needed for the fetus. The calcium contained in the normal daily diet of expectant mothers is only enough for their own use. Therefore, we generally advocate calcium supplementation in the second trimester, 600mg per day, and 1000-1200mg per day in the third trimester. If calcium is not supplemented, the mother will have to precipitate calcium from her own bones, pass through the blood, and then transport it to the placenta and umbilical cord to the fetus for fetal growth. If calcium is not supplemented during pregnancy, the mother will be deficient in calcium during the entire pregnancy, causing loose teeth and pain in the waist and legs. After supplementing with calcium, you should also pay attention to regular sun exposure and exercise to promote calcium absorption. Some people worry that too much calcium will be supplemented. In fact, there is no need to worry. Human beings have their own adjustment mechanism. If too much calcium is supplemented, it will be excreted from the body with sweat and urine.

　　5. Diet conditioning

　　Pay attention to eating more calcium-rich foods, such as soybeans, sesame seeds, fungi, dried shrimps, etc.

　　Recommended recipe: 15g sesame seeds and 100g rice for porridge.

　　Rinse the sesame seeds with water, stir-fry them slightly and grind them into a puree. Add rice to make porridge. Take one dose a day for breakfast. According to "Shen Nong's Materia Medica", sesame is mainly used to treat "deficiency in injuries, nourishing the five internal organs, replenishing strength, growing muscles, and replenishing the essence and marrow." ”

　　6. Life conditioning

　　Expectant mothers should pay more attention in life: avoid sitting or lying in damp places； You should change into clean clothes promptly after being exposed to rain or sweating. ； Don’t be greedy for coolness in summer. Night sleep Always cover your waist and abdomen with a towel to avoid cold； No camping outdoors ； Use warm water when taking a bath to avoid cold water irritating the waist ； Do not usually do actions that increase the burden on your waist, such as lifting heavy objects, lifting objects, sneezing loudly, and do not bend or squat suddenly ； It is best not to stay in one position for a long time during pregnancy and to move frequently to avoid straining the lumbar muscles and aggravating lumbar muscle strain. (Special article for 99 Health Network (www.99.com.cn), please indicate the source if you need to reprint. )