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.

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Exercise and other simple solutions help reduce back pain during pregnancy

Back pain during pregnancy is a very common complaint and performing certain exercises can lower the risk ad duration of the pain. Approximately up to 60 percent of all pregnant women have some back pain,  Women who engage in exercises experience less low back pain, and those who already have it can engage in many exercises to lessen the effects. 
Back pain during pregnancy comes from the more pronounced curvature of the spine that results when the abdomen expands and alters a woman’s center of gravity.  
Strengthening of abdominal and back muscles could minimize this risk. Despite the fact that pregnancy is associated with significant anatomic and physiologic changes, exercise has  bee proven to have a minimal risks and has been shown to benefit most women. Women with uncomplicated pregnancies should be encouraged to engage in physical activities before, during and after pregnancy.  

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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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