High pregnancy rate
According to statistics, more than 50% of female patients with lumbar disc herniation are pregnant women. During pregnancy, the changes of female endocrine hormones relax the ligaments and prepare for the delivery of the fetus. However, it also weakens the stability of ligaments and fascia of lumbosacral joint. Once the lumbar muscles are tired or sprained, lumbar disc herniation may occur.
Symptoms and examination
Low back pain during pregnancy should be paid attention to, because it may be one of the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation. Don't do X-ray examination at will when pregnant women have low back pain. If they need to be examined, it is best to arrange it in the third trimester.
therapeutic method
Sleeping on a hard bed, traction and physical therapy are the main treatment methods for lumbar disc herniation during pregnancy. However, it should be noted that traditional Chinese medicines and plasters for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis may have an impact on the fetus, so they are not applicable. If the situation is serious, cesarean section may be a better choice.
♀? Exercise prevention
Strengthening exercise before pregnancy and strengthening back muscles and abdominal muscles will help stabilize the spine and reduce the risk of lumbar disc herniation. Proper physical activity can still be carried out during pregnancy, but strenuous exercise should be avoided. Especially those expectant mothers who often have backache, they need to be especially careful to prevent waist injury or overwork.