Lumbar lordosis pregnancy?

Are you pregnant and experiencing lower back pain? Fear not, it’s actually quite common to experience lumbar lordosis during pregnancy. Read on to find out more about this condition, what causes it, treatment options available for relief, and ways to prevent lordosis from worsening.

What is Lumbar Lordosis?

Lumbar lordosis is a natural curvature of the spine that occurs in the lower back between your ribcage and pelvis. When viewed from the side, an individual with normal spinal curvature will have a slightly inward curve around their lower back region.

However, excessive inward curvature resulting in exaggerated swayback posture can cause discomfort or even chronic pain resulting in lumbar lordosis. Pregnant women are more susceptible due to changes that occur throughout their bodies; namely weight gain distributed unevenly or anterior pelvic tilt resulting from loosening of ligaments surrounding the uterus.

Symptoms

Have you been feeling mild-to-severe discomfort in your back during pregnancy? It’s important to note some symptoms associated with lumbar lordosis:
– Lower-back pain (ouch!)
– Spine curved greater than usual (observation made wearing fitted clothing)
– Pelvic tilt issues

These symptoms may worsen as pregnancy progresses unless corrective actions are taken.

Causes

Pregnancy-related lumbar hyperlordotic curvature can be triggered by one or both of these mechanisms:
1. Mechanical factors related specifically towards carrying an infant such as rapid weight gain after remaining sedentary.
2. Hormonal shifts leading up soft tissue laxity making pregnant females less resilient against muscular spasms and strains.

It’s worth mentioning other potential conditions/injuries causing similar outcomes – consider listening carefully when discussing existing injuries/conditions when consulting with medical professionals.

Prevention & Treatment Options

We’ve compiled treatments for managing/preventing pregnancy-induced low back pains after examining professional recommendations.

Prevention

  1. Mind your posture – using the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle, avoid putting unnecessary stress on your lower back by standing/sitting up straight / minimizing slouching.
  2. Exercise regularly to maintain body weight and help muscles maintain desired flexibility for childbirth.

Minimize Discomfort

  1. Massages or physiotherapy can be used throughout pregnancy.
  2. You might find some temporary relief with cold/hot packs applied in 20 minute increments.

Warning: These are not normal conditions associated with LBP/flank pain during pregnancy:
– Fever/chills
– Blood/Cloudiness/Unpleasant odor while urinating
Consult a medical professional immediately if these occur or persist for more than one day.

Conclusion: Keep Your Back Strong & Healthy!

Lumbar lordosis is, unfortunately, common among pregnant women but there’s maintenance that could help minimize it. Proper exercise techniques/stretches prior to and after anything strenuous, along with being mindful of good posture ought to go a long way in reducing lumbar pressure leading into childbearing season.
Good luck!

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