What causes spinal pain during pregnancy?

Pregnant women should pay attention to protecting their bodies in life, especially during pregnancy, because the increase in weight will cause considerable pressure on the spine, and spinal diseases are also likely to have a greater impact on pregnant women at this time. For example, spinal pain is a lingering nightmare for pregnant women, causing many pregnant women to have difficulty sleeping at night. Let’s take a look at what causes spinal pain during pregnancy?

1. Know the relevant knowledge of cervical spine

When a pregnant woman suffers from cervical spondylosis, the first thing she needs to know is some relevant knowledge about the cervical spine. The human body has 7 cervical vertebrae. In cases of long-term cervical strain or bone hyperplasia, when the protrusion compresses the spinal cord or nerves, clinical symptoms will appear.

2. Seek medical attention promptly

If a pregnant woman suffers from cervical spondylosis, she needs to go to the hospital for treatment to find out what type of cervical spondylosis she has. Cervical spondylosis is divided into four types: radiculopathy, sympathetic, vertebral artery and spinal cord. Different types present different symptoms. For example, radiculopathy causes paroxysmal or persistent dull pain in the occipital neck and shoulder area. Sympathetic and vertebral artery cervical spondylosis both have symptoms of vertigo and even vomiting. Because it is pregnancy, avoid some radioactive examinations, such as taking X-rays, CT scans or even MRIs.

During pregnancy, you should be careful to avoid working at a desk for long periods of time, for example: often sitting there with your head down to read or write. When you are working at a desk with your head down, don't use your mobile phone. Don't lie there watching TV in the same posture. You need to do neck exercises every 1 hour to relax your neck muscles, reduce soreness and swelling, and promote local blood circulation. Keep your neck warm to avoid catching cold.

If a pregnant woman has cervical pain, she must not take any medicine casually, because pregnant women cannot take any medicine casually during pregnancy, otherwise it will threaten the health of the baby. Mothers should protect themselves and take good care of themselves to avoid physical problems and unnecessary trouble for themselves and their babies. They should carefully understand how to avoid cervical pain and take precautions, so that they don’t have to worry about how to relieve the pain.