What causes pulling back pain during pregnancy?
Back discomfort occurs due to the development ofof the fetus and its weight increase. The spine and lumbar muscles are subjected to increasing load, which causes pain. The situation is especially aggravated if the woman walks a lot, stands or sits at the computer. If her back muscles were weakened before pregnancy, then it becomes even more difficult to withstand the load of bearing a fetus.During pregnancy, a pulling pain may occur.lower back Photo: Getty Often women themselves provoke pain. Because of the shifted center of gravity, they constantly bend the lower back and slouch, which increases the load on the lumbar muscles. Relaxin is also a cause of discomfort - a hormone that relaxes the sacral cartilage and ligaments to prepare the body for childbirth. It is dangerous if the pulling pain in the lower back is accompanied by additional symptoms. Possible problems:
- the threat of miscarriage - also hurts the lower abdomen, discharge from the uterus;
- inflammation in the urogenital system - pain is localized on the one hand, the temperature rises, the urge to go to the toilet increases;
- Pancreatin - nausea, vomiting, pain under the ribs;
- stones in the bladder or kidneys - acute pain, frequent urination, cramps.
Sometimes the pulling pain appears if, on the eve, a woman overstrained her back, raised something heavy.
How to get rid of pulling back pain?
If the discomfort is accompanied byadditional symptoms listed above, you should urgently go to the hospital. If there are none, you can tell your gynecologist about the problem during a routine examination. To prevent discomfort or reduce its level, follow these recommendations:
- every 10−15 minutes change your position;
- when you sit, put a pillow under the lower back;
- wear comfortable shoes without a heel, do not slouch;
- rest more often, do not lift weights;
- use an orthopedic stool;
- go to the pool;
- do exercises for pregnant women.
Before you perform the last 2 points,Talk to your doctor. Low back pain is a natural response to the growth of the fetus. It does not pose a threat to you or the child, but only causes inconvenience, which the above tips will help to get rid of.