Surely every woman, that, at least, once I was pregnant, I was with pains in the back, especially in the latter stages of pregnancy. In general, the gestation of a child is a very complex process: the body and all the bodies of women are reconstructed and have a double burden. Digestive, circulatory, respiratory and excretory system, should now work not only in women but also in that of his son. Has touched this and the musculo-skeletal system of the motor functions of the spinal column.
Therefore, the back pain during pregnancy isn't extraordinary, and it is a natural phenomenon. Let's see, why is this happening and what to do if it hurts a lot, and traditional pain pregnant can't buy.
Causes of back pain during pregnancy
In the body of the pregnant woman from the first days of the beginning of the change, that somehow the prepare of the future joyous event. During the pregnancy, during the whole period of the nature is continually introduced what correction, especially in relation to hormones.
Thus, the production of the hormone relaxin relaxes the ligaments of the sacrum, and even coccygeal joint. This allows for their mobility, as desired during labor.
But the stability of the part of the sacred when this goes down, and the woman for the compensation of the cae to tighten the muscles of the back and abdomen.
During pregnancy, estrogen has a woman of almost the whole of the period of the measure, and the progesterone-updated - this provides the optimal conditions for the pregnancy. Reverse of the relationship (low progesterone and the increase of estrogen) that can cause vaginal bleeding and abortion)
Before delivery, the level of progesterone slows dramatically, and the estrogen increases
Estrogen is dependent on the elasticity and the tone of the uterus, as well as their ability to contract. Thanks to the same progesterone ensures the formation of the placenta and the growth of the uterus throughout the gestation period. Each week, the woman is gaining new kilograms, his belly rounded and more comes forward. Starting at around week 14, these signs of guessed on the outside, and hide the pregnancy because it is difficult. It also changes the gait and the posture of the mom-to-be: if you have noticed, everyone is walking with your head high and have implemented the shoulders back. This march is popularly referred to as "arrogant". In reality, despite the fact that each woman internally and instinctively, as the inherent nature of those who are proud of their position, the reason for this view is very matter-of-factly: Center of gravity of the pregnant woman moves forward, the angle of inclination of the pelvis increases, why is increasing the lumbar lordosis, and to maintain balance, the spine in the division are served back together with the head and shoulders
Of course, walking all the time in that position is not easy - the back inevitably starts to hurt, especially in breastfeeding and the lumbar area. Therefore, the main causes of back pain during pregnancy are physiological and are in direct relationship of the position, that is to say, that are typical of a woman during pregnancy. is:
- The change of the natural curves of the spine and the displacement of its center of gravity
- The increase in the elasticity of the ligaments and the mobility of the joints sacrum of the division of
- The reduction of the amount of estrogen, the main hormone involved in the construction of the bone structure, normal
- The absence of estrogen generated by the fragility of the bones and leads to osteoporosis.
Important advice to pregnant women to back pain
Therefore, important tips that I want to give the future of the family, this is:- The first thing you should do during pregnancy is to ensure the normal daily intake of calcium, preferably with vitamin D, as one of the leading in the body
- Also, by the way, you should take folic acid, very important for the development of the fetus.
- The lack of folic acid can cause innate of the spine, hernia of your child
The gymnastics during the pregnancy
During pregnancy it is also necessary to do daily gymnastics for the moms-to-be. Do not be afraid that this may affect your child or to you.
A baby of their assets, classes will only benefit, since it will improve your circulation, nutrition and even state of mind. For your back gymnastics will be good, as it will allow relieve the spasm of the muscles, thanks to which and back pain, as well as strengthen the muscle-coherent system
Other reasons for the pain during pregnancy is Also individual for each one of the women the causes of pain:
- The presence of calcifications, degenerative processes in the spine before pregnancy
- Uncomfortable shoes, for example, is too high-heeled
- Other diseases or pathologies
- The uterus in the tone
- When the uterus
Lumbar-sacral hernia
If women have a lumbar-sacral hernia, you have to doubly improve the control of their disease, especially in the second half of pregnancy:
- Be sure to visit the orthopedist
- Do the stretching exercises
- Carry compatible with the corset . The use of the corss is also recommended to all women who suffer from back pains, from the 34th week of pregnancy.
The difficulties of the last few months
In the last two months before the baby was born severe for women.
The weight of the fetus is already quite decent, and it weighs on your spine. Back pain can acquire the root the nature and give priority in the foot, especially when walking
The uterus begins to drop, and pressure other organs of the pelvis, why do women experience the symptoms of cystitis
The load on the kidneys, in the third quarter also grows at a greater amount of working capital of sanguine purificationis system of liquids and the increase of the products of the vital activity of the fetus.
This can cause pyelonephritis, or even to the symptoms of renal failure, if the woman were up to pregnancy, kidney problems, kidney Problems, can become an additional source of back pain in the pregnant woman
Increase uterine tone
A common problem during pregnancy - increased uterine tone. In general, it is a dangerous phenomenon in the early stages, when the threat of abortion. In the future this is not for women, in addition to unpleasant sensations, no danger.
For some reason is the increase of the tonicity of the uterus? As a simple manner, and in accordance with sound scientific procedures:
- Your baby only slightly hit a rod, checking: have not slept, has not forgotten him, ready for his quick appearance in the light
- Stress and bad mood tone, not only "the fiber of the soul", but, and the uterus. Therefore, during pregnancy you should always try to keep calm and be in a good mood, the more it is so important to maintain the health of the nervous system of the future baby
- The tension of the muscles of the back and the abdomen is transmitted and in the uterine muscle
- At the latest dates occur false contractions (syndrome of Braxton hicks)
Therefore, it carries out the general rehearsal of the" future of labor
What medicines to apply of back pain during pregnancy
Pregnant women are often faced with the same problem: they, the poor, you can't use many medications. Well, we all know about drugs, we accept the pain in the back, for pregnant are not valid. Why? Because they have very many contraindications, dangerous to the common people, and in the position of - more.
If the woman during the pregnancy, were you sick or your back pain unbearable?
- For the treatment can be used decoctions of herbs, products of beekeeping
- Medications antispasmodic, which can also be used during pregnancy
- You can use homeopathic medicines, which is also absolutely harmless
If everything is done properly and comply with these simple recommendations, the pregnancy is imposed with ease, and the baby will be born healthy and fun.