Sometimes the joy of carrying a new life inside oneself is clouded by all kinds of anxieties and painful sensations. And sometimes, when a seemingly simple solution to a problem is on the surface, doubts arise about the correctness and safety of their actions.
Why does back pain occur?
A woman, being in an interesting position, especially when the pregnancy is long-awaited and desired, is simply elated with joy. She is all impatient before meeting her baby. But sometimes all sorts of troubles so annoyingly prevent you from enjoying your happiness. These include various physical ailments, such as back pain, lower back pain, spine pain.
In the process of bearing the fetus, the belly grows, the gait changes, the center of gravity gradually shifts, the woman's weight increases, and sometimes very significantly. As a result, various kinds of painful sensations may occur. For example, it is not uncommon for a pregnant woman to suffer from pain in her legs or aching bones: in her shoulders, pelvis. All this is due to the special mobilization position of the body. All his activities are aimed at only one thing - to provide the fetus with everything necessary and prepare himself for childbirth.
If a woman had back problems before pregnancy, then most likely they will make themselves felt with a vengeance. The only point is not to confuse the back pain associated with the muscles or the spine with the pain that signals the threat of termination of pregnancy. You also need to remember that any medication or manual intervention in the treatment of back pain is possible only under the supervision of an obstetrician-gynecologist who supervises pregnancy.
However, why not help yourself on your own if back pain occurs periodically and is not threatening. How, then, can you give yourself a soothing massage if no one is around?
Self massage
It is best to sit comfortably on a sofa or a comfortable chair, or even better to lie on your side, since in a sitting position there is still a great load on the spine. With two hands, you need to stretch your lower back. Movements should be smooth, soothing, in no case abrupt. In this case, the whole body should be as relaxed as possible, only the hands are working.
If the pregnant woman is still working, and in a seated position or often drives, back problems may arise, even if they were not there before. You need to try to get up and walk more often, forcing another muscle group to work. And if this is not possible, knead your back with your hands, as described above.
And yet you need to understand that any independent actions during pregnancy are highly undesirable. Better to be on the safe side than to be late. A specialist in the issue of pregnancy is an obstetrician-gynecologist, it is he who knows the various nuances of the body's work during pregnancy and the relationship of one process with another. Consult, be sure to tell us about what worries, undergo examination, if necessary. And only then you can engage in self-massage.
