In the second and third trimester of pregnancy, up to 30% of women suffer from back pain or sciatica. The pain originates in the sciatic nerve, which starts from the bottom of the back through the buttocks and runs until the end of the legs. Generally this condition is because the back muscles are overloaded and contracture. The relaxation of the abdominal muscles, lack of power of the buttocks, weight gain and sedentary work together to make this happen.
some compression of the sciatic nerve roots where they exit the spinal column due to the pressure exerted by the continuously growing fetus, is another cause more common.
pain manifests as a sharp tug that begins in the lumbar region radiating to the leg.
best thing you can do to avoid it is to exercise and try to take the appropriate positions. If you already suffer from sciatica, consider these recommendations:
Apply dry heat to the painful area several times a day. Keep
at any time, back as straight as possible.
Avoid sitting for long periods of time and when you're sitting position yourself a little cushion in the back. Use
soft shoes with a heel of 3 to 5 cm.
always avoid that you can lift weight, and if you must, try to bend your knees and keep your back straight. ---------------------------
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