Early Stages of Pregnancy

TREATING BACK PAIN DURING EARLY STAGES OF PREGNANCY

One of the best times of a woman’s life is said to be the one when she is pregnant. However, there are many problems that plague a woman’s body making the life of a woman to be miserable during this beautiful period. One of the common problems that start from the very early stages of pregnancy is that of back pain. Though it subsides by the end of second trimester, it causes a lot of problems for the expectant mother. This pain is, most of the times, continuous and can be rectified through a variety of remedies.

Remedies

Backache, during early stages of pregnancy, can prove to be quite an uncomfortable experience, which can hamper the daily routine of the expectant mother. Some of the remedies that can be suggested for the same can be listed as follows:

·         One of the best and easiest ways to combat back ache during pregnancy is by doing regular exercise. Since expectant mothers are refrained from taking any kind of painkillers, exercise acts as the best natural remedy for back ache.  Some of the recommended simple exercises that can be done by any pregnant woman providing relief from back ache are pelvic stretching, walking, short crunches, and bending of knees along with lifting head while exhaling. Apart from acting as a back ache remedy, they also make the muscles strong and help in keeping the weight in control.

·         One of the other common reason that can be cited as the reason for back ache in most pregnant women is incorrect posture.  It is recommended that the expectant mother should stand straight with an erect back. Faulty body postures such as a slouched position can strain her spinal cord a lot. It is suggested that during pregnancy, you should avoid standing for extended periods and keep changing your posture as frequently as possible.

·         Another answer to the back pain during early stages of pregnancy is pillows. While lying down, it is for the best to use pillows generously for support and maintaining a parallel posture of thighs. Also, it is advised that you should sleep on your left side to keep the pain at its minimum.

·         Another point that can be kept in mind to keep the back ache at bay is by avoiding the lifting of any heavy weights. Also, you should avoid wearing any high heels. Instead you should wear something more comfortable such as broad and supporting heels.

·         For a more temporary relief, a gentle massage often does the work of soothing the pain and relaxing the body. However, if the cause of the back ache is sciatica, do not massage as it can worsen the condition.

Role Of Appropriate Diet Plan

Apart from the above given remedies, one of the common problems associated with that of back ache during pregnancy is that of inappropriate diet and weigh gain. Any unnecessary weight gain inappropriate according to your frame and size also proves to be a major reason behind the back pain. No pregnancy gives you the license to gain weight inappropriately. To avoid any such problems, discuss and draw a proper diet plan for yourself in accordance to your doctor’s instructions. This will keep any back related problems at bay.

Conclusion

Thus, though the problem of back ache is quite common among expectant mothers, it can be kept at its minimum by following some simple remedies for the same.  There are very few women who are lucky enough to not experience any kind of back problems during their pregnancies. Thus, it is important to follow the above given steps to ensure that your pregnancy is one of the most memorable ones with only fond experiences to remember.

 Summary

The problem of back ache during early stages of pregnancy is a common problem experienced by most expectant mothers and can be prevented by following just a few precautionary measures.