Top 10 Remedies for Pregnancy Back Ache
Back pains are one of the most common discomforts experienced by women during their pregnancy. The severity of back pain varies from mild discomfort to unbearable pain. But in case you ignore your pregnancy back ache it might result in some serious problem extended even after delivery.
Why Pregnant Women Experiences Back Pain?
According to stats almost 80% of pregnant women experiences back pain. The exact relation between pregnancy and back pain is not known. But physicians have tried to list out few possible factors causing back aches during pregnancy, which are as follows:
- Pregnancy Hormones: These hormones tend to relax your muscles, joints and ligaments as the baby grows.
- Weight Gain: There is an average increase in weight during pregnancy and it varies between 25-35 pounds.
- With the gradual progress in pregnancy the center of gravity tends to shift, this enhances the postural strain.
- As the uterus grows it causes postural problems.
- During the 3rd trimester baby position can constrict lower back nerves. Even this can lead to back pain.
Effective Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Back Pain:
As back pain during pregnancy is natural in the same way it can be treated naturally. Below is the list of few effective natural and safe remedies for you to get relieved from back ache during pregnancy.
- Slowly and gradually rise from seated position whenever you want to stand.
- Before you sit down it is advisable to rest your feet on a low stool.
- Walking is the best exercise during pregnancy but you need to maintain a proper posture so as to avoid back pain.
- You need to perform a regular exercise. Consult your physician or gynecologist for exercises for each trimester.
- Simply lie down on a flat surface but remember to keep a pillow below your head and knees.
- If you are not comfortable with the above position then it is advisable to lie on your side. But don’t forget to support your belly with a pillow. Then in the forward direction slowly curl yourself. This tends to stretch your vertebrae and back muscles.
- You can even opt for relaxing massage therapy. There are various spas which provide special massage therapy for pregnant women. But it is advisable to consult your gynecologist before taking massage therapy.
- During the initial stage of back pain you can even use hot water bottle or heating pad.
- You can even use pelvic belts. This is an effective way to treat back aches during pregnancy.
- In case the pain is unbearable then you need to see your gynecologist. The doctor might recommend you pain relievers. Remember you need to follow his instructions regarding the dosage and when to take medication strictly.
Remember not to ignore back aches during pregnancy as it may trouble you after delivery. Take adequate simple measures to cure your back ache in the initial stage so as to avoid worse situations.
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August 23rd, 2008 at 8:35 am
When I was pregnant with my second child there was something about the way she lay that caused extreme back pain. I would have to roll out of bed in the morning, climb up using the wardrobe then hold on to the walls to get to the kitchen. She was only 3.5lbs when born 5 weeks premature but my back still clicked with each step for weeks afterwards. I saw a chiropractor for the last 5 months of that pregnancy. What made it harder was an active 3 year old.
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