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Back pain in pregnancy
Why did it happen?
The aches and back pains in pregnancy due to the following factors:
The column, back axle, is designed, for every woman to bear a certain amount of weight. Pregnancy and the resulting overweight makes the column “charge more”. If this weight is not distributed well happen that the areas are bearing the brunt rigid contractures that lead to these pains. Hence the position is so important to avoid pain.
If your back is straight, the weight is distributed on both sides. If, however, is bent, the more weight goes to one side.
Another factor is the excess of sedentary lifestyle. Pregnant needs to do gymnastics to bend the spine and ease tense muscles.
In turn, we can distinguish three broad areas of the back: a) lower back, b) dorsal or medium, and c) cervical area. It is important to distinguish which area of the back more annoying because there are special exercises for each. A psychosomatic level, the back represents support, bear, endure. So choose what and how to hold, more and autoexigirse not able to express (mourn, cry, etc..) Are still required to achieve discharge defuse these tensions.
How to prevent back pain?
* Do not carry purses or carry heavy bags and more bags if I distributed the weight in two.
* Sit with your spine straight, not unduly tilt the body, etc.. In a word maintain consciousness during the day in the back should be not required
* Use low heels.
* When lifting, bend your knees and keep your back straight.
* Perform exercises to strengthen your back. Check with your doctor.
Something very important: the relaxin, a hormone that loosens the ligaments in every joint, provides a wonderful opportunity to change positions. Thus, scoliosis and other conditions during pregnancy can be cured if it is the appropriate remedial gymnastics. It is always wise doctor’s approval to perform gymnastics during pregnancy.
Swimming during pregnancy
Swimming is one of the most desirable sports to do during pregnancy and has virtually no risk if practiced with care.
These are some of the benefits that you provide this activity:
* The feeling of lightness allows your joints are released
* The horizontal position facilitates a better distribution of body weight without overloading a particular area.
* Being an aerobic activity improves cardiorespiratory system.
* PROVIDE tone the muscles, exercising the arms, back, abdomen and legs, so it is considered a complete activity.
* Helps to relax the most congested areas during pregnancy are common waist pains caused by the redistribution of body weight and the “typical poor posture of the pregnant woman“.
* Helps control your weight, you feel agile and active.
It is important that you attend the pool is clean and safe. It is also desirable, if it is within your means, you choose those times where the crowd to the sink is less, to avoid collisions with other swimmers or noises that are annoying you.
Consult your doctor before starting the activity.
Muscle and joint pain during pregnancy
Is good that women suffer muscle and joint discomfort more frequent during pregnancy, the pains and sometimes frighten us nothing better than being informed to calm down. Approximately 50% of pregnant women receive any new muscle pain, bone or joint pain.
This discomfort usually appear after the 14th week, because just then the extra weight load justifies the body aches.
Round ligament pain
That which most know as “ovarian pain” and at the end of a day’s effort, very long walk or stand. The affected area is the ligament in the groin, usually the right.
It is due to the relaxation of the pubic joint, thanks to hormones. This relaxation is needed for delivery. The pain is located below the navel and above the pubic hair. Intensifies with the heavy work, to stay long in one position or with abdominal straining.
From the 3rd quarter other pain can be identified:
Lumbago
Is the pain in the lower back, center and above the buttocks. Is due to the changes occurring in the spine because of the increased weight of the abdomen. Avoid leaning forward to pick something up. Improves with rest.
Sacroiliitis
Also on the lower back but sideways. Improves with rest. It also has its origin in changes of the spine to counter the weight.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Numbness, pain and tingling of the fingers, especially the index and middle finger. It is due to fluid accumulation in an area close to ending wrist pinning nerves. Is improved by raising your hands above your heart, opening and closing the fingers.
These complaints do not represent any danger to the mother or child, but they can diminish in his mind, which itself is unfavorable to both. If the pains are very strong, consult your doctor about ways to make them diminish.
Exercises in preparation for childbirth
Childbirth is a moment filled with anxiety and many moms, especially if they are first-time. It is true that physical work of labor compared to the physical work performed by an Olympic competitor, and just as a high performance athlete, moms also have training exercises that prepare your muscles for this crucial moment.
Here we show you four simple exercises that help strengthen and help improve the flow of strategic areas of your body.
Kegels
This exercise serves to strengthen the pelvic floor (group of muscles supporting the bladder, ureters, uterus and rectum). By improving the circulation of this area favors the recovery of tears that can occur during childbirth, and also if it was necessary to perform an episiotomy. Improving circulation in the anal area also prevents hemorrhoids and prevent suffering from postpartum incontinence.
* You can practice the exercise sitting, reading, watching TV, or standing. Tighten the muscles around the vagina, as if trying to interrupt the stream of urine in the bathroom and count to four, then relax the muscles. Start with about four and up until reaching 10 with practice.
* You can practice three times a day.
Angry Cat
* Place your hands and knees on the floor, keeping arms straight. Do not open or close a lot of arms and legs, must agree to the breadth of the shoulders and hips, respectively. As inspired by tightening the abdominal muscles and lower the position of the buttocks as if to bring them into the stomach.
* Relax and return to the normal position while you release the air.
* Repeat at your own pace, depending on your breathing.