Posture in pregnant women

| "Sit well ...", "feet on the ground ...", "please, sit like people ...", "get up off the ground ...", "you will hurt yourself ..." Surely you get tired of saying these phrases to your children And let's face it, you want them to listen to you, right? Well, in the case of pregnancy, this recommendation that we make to many patients is also important and we would like them to also listen to us.

The moment of pregnancy is very beautiful, and surely you have already noticed that as the months go by the scale marks more and more weight ... And the increase in weight that is accompanied by some tingling sensation in the legs, possible posterior pelvic pain and eager to give birth.

What's normal and what is not

Low back pain that occurs in the region of the lumbar vertebrae, in the lower back, and posterior pelvic pain that occurs in the back of the pelvis are two totally normal pains before, during and after pregnancy.

• The lumbar pain It happens because the center of gravity moves forward causing the posterior muscles to work excessively and, if you do not have good lumbar muscles, it is difficult for the body to support the extra weight.
• The pelvic pain posterior is because the body is. As the months go by, everything moves a little from its place and this is not free ... it is accompanied by discomfort. The tingling sensation is also normal. Many times it is due to a false, in other words, the pyramidal / piriformis muscle contracts, pressing on the sciatic nerve.

It is important that you know that once it is given birth, the pain can be maintained for a while, then it disappears and, if not, it would be recommended that you consult a physiotherapist because he can eliminate these contractures or mark a treatment strategy. Even so, it should be borne in mind that long periods of time while sitting or standing, as well as lifting objects can generally cause all these pains to worsen, making them more intense at the end of the day.

But ... what does the posture in pregnant women have to do with all this?

As you have already seen, the body makes a great effort during pregnancy and if the future mother does not feel well, it causes the lower back to become even more loaded, the sciatic nerve is pressed more and more tension is generated on the pelvic area. Thus, walking, stretching, pelvic tilting, swimming for pregnant women, and learning to sit well, is very important, since it will significantly reduce pain. In conclusion, a good posture in pregnant helps to have a good quality of life.

Therefore, it is about sitting well, not sitting or standing for too long, walking, stretching, doing pelvic tilt exercises, practicing swimming for pregnant women and, as we always say, especially before doing something, if there is a slightest doubt. Always ask a professional to advise you and solve them for you. The 24-hour Medical Guidance service is available to all clients so that you can make all inquiries related to your pregnancy.

• The changes that occur in the body of the pregnant woman facing childbirth facilitate the appearance of discomfort and pain at the lumbar and pelvic level.
• If, in addition, the future mother does not feel well, it loads the lumbar region more, puts more pressure on the sciatic nerve and generates more tension in the pelvic area.
• Sitting well, not sitting or standing for a long time, walking, stretching, pelvic tilt exercises, swimming for pregnant women, is important to relieve pain.

Carlos Master Lara

Graduated in Physiotherapy with a mention in Manual Therapy,

Master in Translational Research