While it is probably a good idea to see your obstetrician if you have any major concerns about your pregnancy, you should know that those back pains you are feeling are in most cases quite natural and a result of your pregnancy and the hormonal changes you are going through.
While not all women have back pain during their pregnancy a good many do and for good reason. As your pregnancy advances your center of gravity begins to shift and you compensate for this by leaning a little backwards which can result in additional stress on the the muscles of your lower back resulting in an aching back and sometimes pain. In addition, your lower back is now supporting additional weight which may serve to weaken the muscles in your lower back.
As if all that wasn't enough, hormonal changes in your body actually loosen the joints and the ligaments around your hips making you feel less stable which in turn causes you to walk differently which also may result in back pain. The discomfort may increase when you stand or sit for long periods, try and rise from a chair or the bed, walk or bend and lift even light objects.
There are two types of back pain pregnant women experience. Pain in the lumbar region and pain in the posterior pelvic area. While most women experience pain in one of these areas some women have pain in both areas making them extremely uncomfortable indeed.
While the only real cure for pregnancy back pain is the birth of your baby there are some things you can do that will help you relieve that pain or at least lessen it. Here are a few things that seem to help most women.
Use proper posture when standing and sitting. This means straightening your back, pulling your shoulders back, keeping your chest high and your chin raised. Standing with your feet comfortably apart will help you feel more balanced. If you need to stand for a long period of time, try having a small step you can use to elevate one foot for added comfort and take frequent walk breaks whenever possible.
Wear comfortable shoes with good arch support. This will help to ease tension in your legs and keep your back from wanting to sag. Sleep on your side, legs bent with a pillow between them, also use a pillow under your abdomen.
When the pain feels bad, alternate heating pads and ice packs 20 minutes each as this will help relax your back muscles and reduce swelling.
Get some exercise. Although you may not feel like it take two or three short walks a day or ask your doctor for advice on exercises that can help relieve your back pain.
The good news is that pregnancy related back pain won't last forever. Some women experience complete relief immediately after birth and almost all women find their back quits hurting a few months after birth allowing them to thoroughly enjoy that new bouncing bundle of joy.
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