What causes coccyx pain during pregnancy?

Maybe many of our pregnant mothers did not pay enough attention to their bodies during pregnancy, which led to coccyx pain. This may be because pregnancy puts a great burden on our mothers' bodies. Many mothers did not pay attention to protecting their bodies and had strain problems. Let's get familiar with what causes coccyx pain during pregnancy.

Coccyx pain during pregnancy is a very common problem that most pregnant women experience.

This is mainly because after pregnancy, the fetus in the pelvis and abdominal cavity causes changes in pelvic shape and the forward shift of the body's center of gravity. This mainly occurs in the second trimester. During this period, the fetus grows rapidly in the pelvic cavity, and the hormones and stress in the body change. The micro-motion joints of the female pelvis, such as the sacroiliac joints and the immovable joints of the pubic symphysis, will gradually separate and widen, expanding the capacity of the pelvis. This is more obvious when pregnant with the first child. Some people may also have reflex pain in the back of the thigh, and the pain is obvious when the body position changes. This is generally caused by the fetus compressing the sciatic nerve behind the peritoneum. The main treatment is to reduce the lying position of the affected area to reduce compression. Since medication is not recommended during pregnancy, treatment mainly focuses on nutritional supplements and increasing calcium and vitamin intake, such as eggs and vegetables. At the same time, appropriate exercise can be done in the early stages to increase the strength of the waist and back muscles. Rest is needed during the acute phase of pain, and local hot compresses and massage can be used to relieve symptoms.

Knowing what causes coccyx pain during pregnancy will help us choose targeted treatment methods. We can apply some pain-relieving drugs to help us get rid of the pain as soon as possible. At the same time, pregnant mothers must pay special attention to their diet and lifestyle habits, and must not do any strenuous movements.