Pregnancy-related low back pain

Pregnancy related low back pain is a common complaint among pregnant women. It can potentially have a negative impact on their quality of life. The aim of this article is to present a current review of the literature concerning this issue.

By using PubMed database and low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy as keywords, abstracts and original articles in English investigating the diagnosis treatment of back pain during pregnancy were searched and analyzed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3306025/

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Back Pain During Pregnancy

Back Pain During Pregnancy: Causes, Treatment And Prevention

Back pain or discomfort is common during pregnancy and should be expected to some degree by most women. Back pain may be experienced during any point of your pregnancy; however, it most commonly occurs later in pregnancy as baby grows.

Back pain can disrupt your daily routine or interfere with a good night of sleep.  The good news is there are steps you can take to manage the back pain that you experience.

http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/back-pain-during-pregnancy/

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Back pain during pregnancy: 7 tips for relief

Back pain during pregnancy is a common complaint — and it's no wonder.  You're gaining weight, your center of gravity changes, and your hormones are relaxing the ligaments in the joints of your pelvis. Often, however, you can prevent or ease back pain during pregnancy. Consider seven ways to give pregnancy back pain the boot.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy/art-20046080

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Pregnancy Back Pain: When to Worry

Sometimes back pain is a red flag that something serious is going on. Among the most worrisome causes of pregnancy back pain is preterm labor. Dr. Rosser advises that women watch for pain that is "new" and "cyclical," which could be a sign of uterine contractions, along with vaginal bleeding or any change in vaginal discharge that could indicate a placental issue or an early rupture of your waters.

Damla Karsan Dryden, M.D., an ob-gyn at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women in Houston, advises patients to watch for an abdominal sensation that might be described as a "tightening uterus," which could be painless or could feel like mild, period-like cramping. If this sensation is accompanied by back pain that comes and goes at regular intervals, uterine contractions could be happening, which could possibly signifying preterm labor. Although a woman in this situation can take the recommended dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and rest on her side for a bit, "if the back pain is severe and is not relieved with rest and pain medicine, she should contact her health care provider," Dr. Dryden advises.

https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/aches-pains/pregnancy-back-pain-when-to-worry/

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Back Pain in Pregnancy

The good news is, your baby is growing. That's exactly what should be happening -- but it can still be tough on your back.

You've got lots of company -- most pregnant women experience back pain, usually starting in the second half of pregnancy.

You should know that there are things you can do to minimize your back pain. Here's what helps.

https://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/back-pain-in-pregnancy#1

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Low back pain during pregnancy: prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes.

OBJECTIVE:

To estimate the severity of the low back pain (LBP) during pregnancy, including prevalence, risk factors, impact on daily living, and health provider management.

METHODS:

An anonymous survey consisting of 36 questions was distributed to pregnant women participating in various prenatal care clinics and educational classes in New Haven County, Connecticut. A total of 950 surveys was returned from May 2002 through October 2003. At each site, a researcher was available each week to answer questions and gather surveys.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15229002

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