Back pain: a classic of pregnancy!
Half of mothers suffer from back pain during pregnancy. The phenomenon, of course classic, can become very annoying if it does not limit the damage.
1. Help your back before and after childbirth
The "backache" is that the positions that women during pregnancy. The weight on the front of the body due to the increased volume of the uterus and the baby's weight moves the center of gravity and forces, for balance, to arch. This exaggeration of the normal curvature of the spine causes tension in the lower back causing pain. The relaxation of ligaments resulting from hormonal activity can also cause sciatic pain. This evil is worse as the pregnancy progresses (from the second quarter and especially the sixth month) and is heaviest in the evening. The age, condition of the back, physical condition, the number of children and the weight gained during pregnancy influence the intensity of pain. They often extend from 3 to 6 months after birth and make it difficult wearing baby.
Practice regular physical activity to relax your spine and strengthen your muscles. You can opt for yoga or gentle exercise. Otherwise, muscle exercises pelvic tilt (this is to reverse movements in the curve) to achieve only by using specialized textbooks, during your childbirth preparation or with the advice of a physiotherapist can improve your symptoms.
Also watch your diet to avoid gaining too much weight: between 10 and 12 pounds on average. Get enough rest, take a nap whenever you can! And after childbirth and pelvic floor muscle training, follow many rehabilitation sessions specific abdominal (the "abs" are basic to avoid) essential for static regain your balance. Finally, do not hesitate to ask your spouse for some relaxing massages!
Half of mothers suffer from back pain during pregnancy. The phenomenon, of course classic, can become very annoying if it does not limit the damage.
2. Limit the damage daily
- Keep up the straight as possible without pushing her belly forward.
- To sleep, put your feet up, your kidneys or your neck (to each his preference) with a cushion or a better ergonomic pillow special pregnancy. Best location: curled up on the left side, the pillow between the knees.
- Sit properly: on a chair, well back in the seat, feet flat, back and thighs form a right angle or cross-legged.
- Bend your knees instead of you fold in half to pick something up. Besides, stop vacuuming!
- Avoid long car trips. If you must travel, take a break at least every two hours and put a cushion in your back.
- Do not carry heavy loads and be sure to lighten your purse up.
- Store your shoes with heels (no more than 3 cm) and pull out your most comfortable pair.
- Take a pool membership: back crawl swimming is preferred by people suffering from back. Breathing is easier, because the nose and mouth are still above water. Leg movements are the same as for front crawl (beats) and work the glutes and calves. There is no back strain. All fixator muscles of the back are reinforced, thereby preventing pain, especially in the lumbar spine.
In case of debilitating pain, talk to your doctor. He may prescribe physical therapy, osteopathy or acupuncture, the rest (especially if your lifestyle, profession-transport-requires you to stand) or a pregnancy belt that will help support the weight of your stomach (this is often the case for mothers of twins). If necessary, and depending on the progress of your pregnancy, a pain medication will be administered. But do not take any medication without a prescription!