Early pregnancy back pain can usually happen from the early phase of pregnancy until about the 20th week. After that, the pain normally starts to subside.
It may feel like a burning pain or a stretching of the muscles, especially in the side. It is the ligaments stretching as progesterone hormone levels increase, especially during the early stage of pregnancy.
Some other causes are the added weight in the expecting mom's body as well as the change in center of gravity. Once in a while a urinary infection could lead to back pain so have your doctor check for that.
One safe and effective remedy to the pain is mild exercise. Your doctor may probably say to avoid taking pain relievers because such medications could be bad for the baby.
The best exercises for relieving early pregnancy back pain include walking, bridging, pelvic rocking, bending of knees, mini-crunches, and lifting of the arms over the head.
Yoga exercises could also be really helpful.
Try to pay extra attention to your body posture. Try to always stand straight and tall.
And get plenty of rest and sleep, laying down helps with the back pain.
If early pregnancy back pain discomfort gets unbearable, talk to your doctor about how physiotherapy and back massages might help.
