Back Pain During Pregnancy?. These 5 Solutions Will Fix It

Back Pain During Pregnancy?. These 5 Solutions Will Fix It

5 Jul 2018 | 4 min Read

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The nine-month pregnancy period is a very exciting and memorable time of your life. A new addition to the family is an occasion to celebrate. But one common problem that can cause you distress during these months is having to suffer from pregnancy back pain.

Considering the changes that your body undergoes as you complete each trimester, backache  is quite common to experience. However, that doesn’t mean you need to suffer, because there are remedies for it. Here is a list of five solutions to alleviate this pain and truly enjoy the glow!

Routine Physical Activity

One main reason why your back begins to hurt is due  to the stiffening from lack of or limited movement. To prevent this, you need to practice gentle activities such as stretching your back, walking short distances, and engaging in deep breathing exercises. Some yoga classes are specifically designed for pregnant women, so try to find one close to your residence and enroll yourself.

Massage

 

Massages can be great stress busters, especially because your pregnancy back pain may extend to your waist and shoulders too. Ask your partner to massage your back as you are sitting down but make sure that this is done softly instead of firm, long strokes. There are trained therapists who know about various pressure points and can help relieve your back pain while calming down any stress that you may be having.

 

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Sleeping Postures

 

Getting a good night’s rest can be difficult when you are pregnant, especially if your back pain is severe. Avoid sleeping on your back as much as you can as this can put a lot of pressure and increase your pain. Especially after the first trimester, learn to sleep on your side to ease any pain you may be experiencing. You can also place a pillow between your legs and fold your knees slightly to relax your back muscles. Place a flat pillow or a rolled towel under the small of your back in case you need to sleep straight.

 

Belt and Shoes

 

During your last trimester, your backache may begin to intensify for which external support could be required to help you relieve the pain. One example is the maternity belt. Available both, online and offline, this belt helps hold your stomach in and spread your weight across your entire body without concentrating it to your back. Similarly, wearing heels or bad quality shoes is another reason for pain, so switch to flats and wear only doctor recommended footwear that is comfortable.

Alternative Therapies

 

There are alternative means of therapy such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, and homoeopathy. Acupuncture deals with using fine needles across pain points in your body and is quite effective, especially for pregnant women. Aroma oils, as the name suggests, are relaxing essential oils that you can use in your bath or even for a regular massage. The two most effective oils for pain relief are lavender and ylang-ylang. Just put in two drops of either oil onto a warm, damp cloth and place it on your back for an instant soothing effect. Homoeopathy is a popularly used form of alternative therapy that has medication options like the Arnica cream which you can use to massage into your back to ease your pain.

Homoeopathy

 

Before Wrapping Up…

Pregnancy back pain can be quite frustrating, especially because it can last for long periods of time, making daily activities difficult to perform. This may make you feel quite helpless as you have to deal with the constant pain. However, now, you don’t need to worry anymore! Just jot this list down or save it in your bookmarks tab so you can refer to it at any time you need! But remember that if these tips aren’t helping you or your pain is too excessive, then you must consult your doctor immediately.

 

Also read: Home Remedies For Discomfort During Pregnancy

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