Common Symptoms and Causes of Back Pain during Pregnancy

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00:00Common Symptoms and Causes of Back Pain During Pregnancy

00:03First, lower back pain is the most common symptom.

00:06You'll often feel this in the lumbar region.

00:09As your baby grows, your spine bears more weight.

00:12Leading to increased pressure, this can result in anything from a dull ache to sharp, shooting

00:16pain.

00:17This pain is largely due to the extra weight and posture changes as your body adapts to

00:22the growing belly.

00:23Next, we have pelvic pain.

00:25This pain is caused by the losing of pelvic ligament, which are essential for childbirth.

00:29Unfortunately, this can also lead to discomfort and heavy, pressured feeling in the pelvis.

00:34Another common issue is sciatica.

00:36This occurs when you're growing uterus pressure on the sciatica nerve.

00:40You might feel pain radiating your lower back or even experience numbness or tingling sensation.

00:45Next, postural strain can cause back pain as your center of gravity shifts with the

00:50growing belly.

00:51Your lower back might experience increased curvature, leading to muscle strain and stiffness.

00:55These changes are natural, but they can strain your muscles, causing discomfort.