Lower back pain is not a disease during pregnancy. It is an inevitable
stage. You perhaps can't avoid it. But how best you can cope up with it
is the real matter.
In the early part of the pregnancy, more than
50 % of the pregnant women complain about it. The main reason for this
back pain is the ever increasing weight of the baby within her. Apart
from the weight increase, she has to cope up with the shifting center of
gravity, in relation to her changing body shape! What are the
scientific causes of this back pain during pregnancy? The center of
gravity of the body shifts forward on account of the growth of the
uterus. The movement and style automatically changes.
Another
factor is hormonal changes. Though this change is on the expected lines
and can not be avoided. What actually happens is ligaments between the
pelvic bones and the concerned joints loosen up to prepare for baby's
arrival.
Urinary infection is another disease that bothers women
during pregnancy. Apart from the normal backache, if you find any other
symptoms along, do not neglect them. Consult your physician immediately,
to avoid future complications.
However in the initial stages of
the back pain do not rush with prescription or over the counter
medications immediately. Know how to eradicate the pain, without
complicating the issue.
The panacea for back pain during
pregnancy is proper physical exercises. Your physician will advise you
about the proper exercises. Taking his advice is necessary as you need
to avoid certain improper exercises as well.
Avoid slouching.
Maintain an appropriate posture. You need to have your own guidelines,
to achieve this position. Suitable muscular exercises go a long way to
deter the back pain from bothering you. In early part of the pregnancy,
good posture helps a lot to tackle the back pain. Use a pillow or lumbar
cushion to avoid slouching. Avoid standing for longer hours and change
the sitting position frequently.
You need to take proper rest and
have adequate sleep. Your overall health needs special care and
attention. High-heeled shoes are a taboo and they may cause you serious
problem of body balance.
Slumping forward too steeply is also not
desirable. It may create breathing problems and strain in the most
formative part of your body. Your lower back pain management is a matter
of practical commonsense.
So, follow your own rules in a
disciplined manner and stay away from back ache during such a crucial
phase of your life.
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