Pregnant hip qi

Pregnancy is an important period in women's life, and the body has undergone earth-shaking changes. However, some injuries that are easily overlooked also follow. Muscle injuries of cervical, lumbar, thoracic and pelvic floor may bring a series of symptoms. This article will discuss the influence and prevention methods of these injuries in depth to help expectant mothers better protect themselves and their babies.

Cervical spine injury

Cervical spine injury may lead to bad posture, such as leaning forward, which will increase the burden of cervical spine, lead to insufficient blood supply to the brain, dizziness, memory loss and other problems. Mothers-to-be can prevent and reduce cervical spine injuries through correct sitting, standing and sleeping postures and proper neck massage.

Thoracic vertebra injury

Injury to the thoracic spine may lead to hunchback posture, which may be aggravated by taking care of the baby during pregnancy and postpartum. In addition, thoracic spine injury may also oppress cardiopulmonary function, causing chest tightness and shortness of breath. Mothers-to-be can prevent and reduce thoracic spine injuries through correct sitting posture, standing posture and exercise, as well as proper chest massage.

Lumbar injury

Lumbar injury may lead to problems such as the center of gravity moving forward, pelvis leaning forward, rectus abdominis lengthening, and lumbar curvature gradually increasing. At the same time, the pubic symphysis and bilateral sacroiliac joints may be slightly separated and the pelvis temporarily enlarged. Low back pain during pregnancy may also occur due to fetal enlargement, human center of gravity moving forward and lumbar lordosis. Mothers-to-be can prevent and reduce lumbar injuries through correct sitting posture, standing posture and exercise, as well as proper waist massage.

Pelvic floor muscle injury

Pelvic floor muscle is an important muscle group supporting uterus, bladder and rectum, which is easily damaged during pregnancy and delivery. Pelvic floor muscle injury may lead to urinary incontinence and other problems, and it will also have a negative impact on postpartum recovery. Expectant mothers can prevent and reduce pelvic floor muscle injury through correct sitting posture, standing posture and exercise, as well as proper pelvic floor muscle exercise.