Back Pain in Pregnancy
What is Back Pain in Pregnancy
For pregnant women, back pain during pregnancy is not a trivial matter. If not addressed, it can have a negative impact on your daily lifestyle, cause missed time from work, and make your delivery more difficult. Back pain in the course of your pregnancy can also create problems that will continue for an extended period after delivery.
While it is fairly common, back pain during pregnancy should definitely not be accepted as just part of the process. To help make your pregnancy as pleasant as possible and facilitate an easier delivery, back pain should be always be addressed as quickly as possible and managed throughout your pregnancy.
Low back pain of long duration (several weeks or months) during pregnancy is a predictor for post partum back pain (pain after birth). For this reason, pregnant women are encouraged to seek appropriate treatment for back pain during pregnancy.
Likewise, any post partum pain that lasts longer than six to eight weeks should be treated in order to avoid chronic or recurring back problems.
Backache in pregnancy can start as early as the first three months when the ligaments, which help to support the spine, begin to relax. This relaxation process is triggered by the changing hormonal levels of pregnancy and prepares the body for the developing bump! It usually results in mild back pain, which is relieved by gentle exercise and plenty of rest. Severe backache in the first three months of pregnancy may be a warning sign of an impending miscarriage and should be reported to your GP.
In the middle three months of pregnancy, the relaxation of the ligaments around the spine will continue, and backache during this period is also caused by pressure from the growing baby
What are the Symptoms of Back Pain in Pregnancy
Dull Pain in the back.
What are the Causes of Back Pain in Pregnancy
Due to your baby gaining weight the added weight will cause this.
Traditional Medical Treatments for Back Pain in Pregnancy
For the vast majority of women, the birth of their baby will result in the disappearance of the backache associated with their pregnancy. However, in some cases it may take several months for the pain to disappear completely. If pain persists unduly the situation should be reassessed by your doctor .Physiotherapy may be beneficial for many women and use of paracetamol is safe during pregnancy at recommended levels.
Complementaty/Alternative Treatments for Back Pain in Pregnancy
Speak to a profesional before you undertake any therapy.