Precautionary measures
As you know, any disease is easier to prevent than cure. That is why, armed with the slogan "pregnancy is not a disease," pay close attention to your lifestyle. Having found out on the test two treasured strips, it is not necessary, contrary to public opinion, to turn into a "crystal vase" and give your girlfriend your subscription to a fitness club. Indeed, it is better to postpone aerobic and power loads for at least 9 months, but a swimming pool or yoga is perfect for expectant mothers. Of course, with the slightest threat or tonicity of the uterus - any sport (especially exercises on the press, all kinds of twists and slopes) is strictly contraindicated. In addition, it is especially important to monitor weight gain (remember: your spine reacts to every extra kilogram). In the second and third trimester, you should limit salt intake - this will help avoid edema and ease the burden on the back. Do not forget to include in your diet more dairy products, rich in calcium, vegetables, fruits and greens.
With the onset of pregnancy you will have to give up some of your habits. Your black list should include shoes with high heels (this is not only bad for the back, but also traumatic) - they should be replaced with comfortable shoes with orthopedic insoles, large bags on one shoulder, the manner of sitting on the leg (in addition, it slows blood circulation in the pelvic area and can provoke a tone), as well as soft feather beds - hard mattresses and special flat pillows filled with hypoallergenic buckwheat can become an excellent alternative. Pay attention to your posture and do not allow yourself to stoop while walking. In addition, you should: learn to "correctly" lift the weights (no more than 3 kg). Stand up straight, slightly spreading your legs, and strain your buttocks. Then get your knees (and do not fold in half in the belt) and pick up the thing you need. Remember: the purchases should be worn in two hands, evenly distributing the load. It should also, and pick the right position for sleep. Ideal - especially in the second half of pregnancy - posture is the position on the left side (for convenience you can place a pillow between the knees). This will reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve and improve blood circulation. To prevent pain in the thoracic spine, you can put another pillow under your right arm.
By the way, the pain in the upper back can be caused by an increase in mammary glands. Your task is to purchase a special bra (in the department for pregnant women, not just a large one), which supports the breast well. You should start wearing a bandage. By the 20th week of pregnancy, you just need to take care of buying this device. The bandage will help prevent the fall of the internal organs, reduce the likelihood of stretch marks on the abdomen and correctly distribute the load on the spine.
When it's time to see a doctor
Severe back pain should be an immediate reason for contacting a specialist. The fact is that unpleasant sensations in the lower back can be symptoms of a threat of miscarriage or indicate a urinary tract infection. A pain in the thoracic region may indicate pneumonia, problems with the bronchi or heart. However, even if your unpleasant sensations are connected with the spine, this is no reason to suffer. The main thing - not to choose other procedures may be contraindicated to you. In addition, both the masseur and the chiropractor should be able to work with pregnant women. Recently, osteopathic doctors have become quite popular, able to literally perform miracles with the spine. The essence of the method is that the osteopath literally passes with its fingertips along the back and patches the vertebrae with light strokes. Whether or not to go to an osteopath, whether to trust non-traditional medicine, it's up to you and the gynecologist you trust. Now we know what back pain happens in early pregnancy.