Why does pregnancy involve back pain?
Backache during pregnancy, especially in the early stages, is quite common. Since the ligaments in your body naturally become tender and stretched, you are easily prone to aches. It can range from mild pain, due to specific activities, or acute pain that interferes with your daily routine.
How to prevent and treat back pain in pregnancy?
- Watch your posture when you are sitting.
- Keep your body active. Idling in a chair all day puts more strain on your spine.
- Sit with a straight back, arms rested, and use a firm cushion.
- Use a footrest to elevate your feet slightly and don’t cross your legs.
- If you work on your feet, place one foot on a low stool and take some pressure off your lower back.
- Avoid lifting heavy loads. If you must, then do so with a wide stance; bend at the knees, and lift with your arms and legs, not your back.
- Most importantly, watch your weight.
- Wear the right shoes. Experts recommend a 2-inch heel to keep your body in proper alignment.
- Think happy thoughts. A calm mind leads to a looser back. Try some prenatal yoga to relax your mind and body.
- Strengthen your stomach. Do pelvic tilts to strengthen your abs, which in turn supports your back.
- Soothe sore muscles by applying cold compresses, then warm compresses, in 15-minute intervals.
- Take a warm bath. Or turn the showerhead to a pulsating setting for massaging your back.
- Get a massage from a masseuse who knows you’re pregnant and trained in prenatal massage art.
How can ORONAC GEL help?
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