Being a mother is a period of time that has happiness, but it also comes together with many changes of the body. One of the problems that almost every mother must face is "symptoms of pain" in various parts of the body, particularly the problem of a pregnant woman having back pain, which can be met often from the first period of the pregnancy and may continue through to after the birth. This article will be like a complete manual that helps the mother understand the symptoms and the causes, know the way of caring for herself, and know when help should be asked for from a specialist, so that you pass through the period of time of motherhood comfortably and confidently
Symptoms of back pain during pregnancy
The problem of back pain in a pregnant mother is not an abnormal matter, but is something that can arise naturally from the change of the body. Knowing the reasons and the character of the symptoms will help the mother be able to deal with it and care for herself effectively
What does a pregnant woman's back pain arise from?
The main causes of back pain in a pregnant mother arise from several factors that arise at the same time. The first is the increase of the weight of the pregnancy, which results in the centre of gravity of the body changing, making the muscles of the back have to work harder in order to maintain balance. Besides this, there is also the hormone relaxin (Relaxin), which the body secretes in order to prepare for the birth, which makes the tendons and the muscles relax more. The expansion of the womb also results in the muscles of the abdomen being stretched and becoming weaker, with the result that the muscles of the back must receive an increased burden. These factors together give rise to stress in the muscles and the joints at the area of the back, which will make the mother feel back pain
How do the characters of the symptoms of back pain in each period differ?
The symptoms of back pain in each period of the pregnancy have a different character and severity, which the mother should come to understand in order to adjust the care so that it is suitable
The first to the middle period (the period of pregnancy of 1-6 months)
In this period, the symptoms of back pain usually come mainly from the change of the hormones, particularly the symptoms of back pain of a pregnant woman of 5 months, which is the period when the pregnancy begins to expand more clearly. The mother may feel pain in the lower back from time to time, particularly when changing posture or standing for a long time
The last period (the period of pregnancy of 7-9 months)
In this period, the symptoms of back pain are usually more severe and more continuous. The symptoms of back pain of a pregnant woman of 7 months and 8 months are usually the period when the mother feels the greatest difficulty, because of the weight of the pregnancy increasing quickly, the child in the womb pushing and pressing on various parts of the body, and the preparation of the pelvis for the birth, making the symptoms of pain both of the sharp kind and of the chronic kind
The method of caring for and relieving the symptoms of back pain by oneself
Caring for oneself is the first method that the mother can do in order to relieve the symptoms of back pain. Adjusting the postures in sitting, standing, and lying down is considered an important thing. A pillow supporting the back should be used when sitting, bending the body or lifting heavy things should be avoided, and shoes that have a low heel and give good support should be chosen. Hot compresses or cold compresses alternately can help reduce the symptoms of pain and swelling. A light massage at the area that hurts, or the use of a pillow supporting the abdomen when lying down, is also an effective method. Besides this, light exercise, such as stretching, walking, or swimming, also helps strengthen the strength of the muscles and reduce the symptoms of pain
The symptoms of pain of the mother after the birth
After the child has been born, the problem of the mother's symptoms of pain does not come to an end, but changes its form and its causes to the activities of caring for the little child. Carrying, breastfeeding, and various housework result in symptoms of pain arising at new points that the mother must know how to deal with
Pain in the arm, the shoulder, and the upper arm: from incorrect postures of carrying and feeding
Symptoms of pain in the arm, the shoulder, and the upper arm are a problem that can be met often in mothers after the birth. The main cause comes from carrying the child in an unsuitable posture for a long time, or from feeding in a posture that makes the muscles at the area of the upper arm and the arm tense. Putting this problem right should begin from adjusting the posture of feeding and the posture of carrying, using a feeding pillow in order to help support the weight of the child, changing the posture of feeding often, and avoiding leaning the body towards the child while feeding. Stretching the muscles of the shoulder and the upper arm regularly, and resting enough, are things no less important
Wrist pain: the disease of inflammation of the tendon of the wrist that the mother must beware of
The disease of inflammation of the tendon of the wrist is a problem that can be met often in mothers after the birth. It arises from using the wrist and the thumb repeatedly in carrying the child, lifting the child, or squeezing and massaging the soles of the child's feet. The symptoms of this disease are pain and swelling at the area of the wrist on the side of the thumb, hurting when moving the thumb, and there may be a creaking sound when moving the wrist. If these symptoms are observed, the use of the wrist should be rested, a wrist support should be used, cold compresses applied in order to reduce the inflammation, and a physician should be seen in order to receive suitable treatment
Chronic back pain after the birth
The problem of back pain after the birth may be a continuation from the time of pregnancy, or arise anew from the activities of caring for the child. Leaning the body to carry the child from the cot, managing the child's things, or doing housework in unsuitable postures are all causes of the symptoms of back pain after the birth. The difference from the time of pregnancy is that now the mother can exercise more. Training the muscles of the back and the abdomen in order to strengthen them, using a belt supporting the back, and adjusting the arranging of things so that they are at a suitable level will help reduce the burden of the muscles of the back greatly
The treatment of the mother's symptoms of pain with "rehabilitation medicine"
When caring for oneself is not enough to relieve the symptoms of pain, or when the symptoms affect the quality of life and the care of the child, seeing a physician specialised in the field of rehabilitation medicine and a physiotherapist will be the best choice. At PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic, PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic, the clinic has innovations of treatment suitable for mothers in particular, such as Western needling (Dry Needling), which helps release the tender points in the muscles and is safe for a breastfeeding mother because no medicine has to be used; or therapy with electromagnetic waves (PMS), which helps strengthen the muscles that are weak after the birth; and therapy with high-power laser light (High Power Laser), which reduces inflammation and hastens the repair of the tissue, as well as the technique of Hydrodissection for treating the adhesion of fibrous tissue pressing on a nerve and the releasing of a nerve that has been pressed on. All the treatments are done by physicians specialised in the field of rehabilitation medicine, take a short time, and do not affect breastfeeding. The mother can come back to caring for the child immediately after the treatment
In summary
The problem of a pregnant woman having back pain is a state that greatly affects the quality of life of the mother. Effective treatment must rely on cooperation between modern medical treatment and suitable care of oneself. The various technologies of treatment are a new choice that is effective in relieving the symptoms of muscle pain and restoring capability. Together with adjusting the postures and caring for health by natural methods, it will help the mother reduce the symptoms of back pain, of neck, shoulder, and upper arm pain, and come back to having a better quality of life
For mothers who are meeting with the problem of the symptoms of back pain of a pregnant woman of 5 months, the symptoms of back pain of a pregnant woman of 7 months and 8 months, or symptoms of chronic pain after the birth, you may consult the doctor and receive treatment by a team of specialist physicians at PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic, PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic, who are expert in the field of rehabilitation medicine, ready to care for and treat the mother's symptoms of pain with modern technology and a method of treatment as a whole that is right at the point and safe for a breastfeeding mother. Those who are interested may make contact from today
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