Pregnancy brings back pain in many cases. So much so that it has
been found to affect as many as 50 % of all pregnant women, which
is quite a sizeable number. Here are a few tips that can help you
have pregnancy free of back pain.
1.Since back pain during pregnancy is the result
of changing shape of the body and increased body weight that the
spine has to support, it is important that you keep the posture
right and use a belt to support the belly. So, no slouching any
more.
2.Sometimes urinary infection also causes back pain.
So, if the back pain is acute and it is the early stage of pregnancy,
you must visit a doctor so that if there is a urinary infection,
it could be taken care of at the earliest.
3.One thing that you must avoid as far as you can
and littler farther is medication. There is an additional responsibility
of the well being of your child on you. Therefore, do not resort
to medication unless absolutely necessary and never without consulting
a doctor.
4.Exercising has been found to be a great natural
remedy for back pain. You are not required to strain yourself. Just
perform moderate exercises meant for pregnant women. Consult your
doctor in this regard and he or she will be able to help you make
a list of exercises that would suit you depending upon the stage
of pregnancy. Do not, however, go on for a rigorous exercise regimen
because that may do more harm than good.
5.Another thing, you are not supposed to stand for
extended periods of time because due to the additional weight you
are carrying, it puts extra pressure on your spine and may thus
result in back pain. Therefore, avoid working in the kitchen for
long hours. If you have to work, keep taking short breaks frequently.