How To Get Rid Of Lower Back Pain In Pregnancy

A lot of women are forced to deal with agonizing back pain in early pregnancy. And it usually happens even before they start gaining extra weight.

It makes sense this would happen once the mother starts gaining weight. But why does this happen before the sie of the baby starts affecting the lower back? This is usually caused by the hormones that start preparing the spine for the changes that occur during pregnancy.

It is natural to gain weight when you are bearing a child. The soon-to-be-mother's center of gravity is entirely changed, adding more pressure on the back structure. As with most cases of back back, to minimize lower back pain in early pregnancy a lot of doctors say that the best option is prevention.

So, when changing position on bed, lying down, climbing the staircase or sitting on a chair, be careful! Move slowly. Get your entire body into a good position before moving. Otherwise you may may feel a sharp pain on one side that is often felt in the buttocks or hips. There are even moments when the ache just immediately vanishes but only for awhile and suddenly comes back when you do not even expect it!

Here are some tips to help you improve your posture and avoid lower back pain in pregnancy:

* When sitting or standing, relax your body and move slowly
* Slightly elevate your feet while sitting down
* Change your position every once in a while
* Don't stand for long period of time
* Place your pillows between your knees and under your abdomen
* Sleep on your side while one or both knees are bent
* Avoid carrying heavy objects (easier said than done, especially if you already have young children!)
* Do not bend over at the waist when lifting anything
* Squat down then raise with your legs when lowering yourself
* Try a relaxing massage
* Take a warm bath
* Use warm wet towels or hot water bottle
* Stay physically active (walking is a great low impact exercise)

It is also a good idea to be conscious of your body movements while your body is enduring the strain of constantly carrying a baby in the womb. Statistics show that at least 50 percent of women who experience lower back pain in early pregnancy. Do your best to avoid falling into this category as early as possible during pregnancy.

And try to avoid gaining any extra weight - a certain amount of weight gain is healthy for the baby. But too much is bad for your back!
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