Morning sickness, nausea and increased incidence of backpain in pregnant women are some commonly observed symptoms. Back pain and pregnancy especially go hand in hand. In fact, in early pregnancy symptoms, lower back pain is one of the most common ones, besides missed periods, breast tenderness, fatigue, frequent urination, nausea, dizziness, food cravings and morning sickness.

The reasons for this are many—increase in production of hormones for instance. Relaxin is one of the major hormones that is made by body in the term of pregnancy. The function of relaxin is to loosen up the ligaments and pelvic joints to allow the processes of childbirth. But interestingly the hormone is released throughout the gestation period. The result of which is the slight sway apparent in the walk of any pregnant woman.

Second, due to the consequential swelling of the uterus, the woman’s center of gravity becomes displaced. They have to get used to walking differently and have to be extra careful while walking and exercising etc. The relaxed muscles and ligaments set extra pressure on the spine and attached muscles like sciatica. These delicate and vital muscles are not designed to support the extra weight of the uterus, hence the lower back muscle pain. It is advisable to perform simple exercises for sciatica regularly to keep the back pain under control and help the body to cope up better. Pelvic tilts can be very useful in this regard. These can be performed lying on the floor or leaning against a wall. Lie flat on the floor. Put your arms straight along your sides, close to the body. Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the ground. Now raise your mid-section slowly off the ground. Hold the position for a few seconds. Ease it back on the floor. Repeat after a break of a few seconds. The exercise is useful for all kinds of back pain. Besides this, there are lower back exercises for pregnant women, which include some amount of simple stretches, walking, arm and leg raises and wall squats. Also, you can also opt for a maternity belt, which can be very useful in supporting your back, especially for your third trimester. A simple but clever invention, made of sturdy elastic material, the maternity belt can comfortably cradle the weight of the baby and ease the strain on your back. These can be easily procures from any maternity store or catalogs.

A good posture also goes a long way in keeping the backache under control. You should ideally try to stand straight with your shoulders pushed back. Slouching and hunching outs unnecessary pressure on your stomach, which can only make matters worse. Refrain from carrying heavy weights, especially on your back. Bending forward from the waist, to pick up something from the floor for example, can also spell trouble. If you cant get someone else to do these things for you, it is advisable to squat and reach things. These tiny precautions can protect you from lower back pain and maintain your general health during pregnancy.

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