What to do if you have back pain after confinement

Confinement is a process that most Asian women will go through after giving birth to a baby. During the confinement period, women should avoid getting out of bed to reduce the possibility of catching a cold. They should also be extra careful in choosing food, nourishing their bodies through food and restoring their bodies to their best condition. Many women have experienced back pain during confinement. What should they do at this time?

1. First of all, you should consider whether it is directly related to bad posture, and secondly, you should also rule out whether it is caused by lumbar spine or strain.

2. It is better to do a check-up to confirm. You should develop regular living habits. Secondly, it is recommended to do a lumbar spine MRI to determine whether there are other diseases. During the treatment, you should pay attention to avoid fatigue.

3. Chronic muscle strain should also be considered. During pregnancy, due to changes in the body's center of gravity, the back muscles have to bear greater weight. In addition, due to incorrect breastfeeding posture, some women will suffer from back muscle strain, which is generally heaviest when getting up in the morning and relieved after activity. It is recommended that you exercise your back muscles, and you can use massage, hot compress and other methods to temporarily relieve the pain.

What causes back pain during confinement?

1. Postpartum hand and back pain are generally caused by calcium deficiency, cold, lumbar muscle strain, and cold. If it is caused by cold. If you have back pain during confinement, you need to pay attention to resting in bed more, reducing activity, and using methods such as hot compresses, massage, and physical therapy. Never take painkillers blindly, as this is extremely harmful to your body.

2. After delivery, you should pay attention to rest and increase nutrition, and avoid doing heavy work with your hands too much or too early. Do not stand or sit for long periods of time too early, and do not carry any weight. Do not take a cold shower or soak your hands and feet. Keep your hands and feet warm and avoid getting cold. Do not wear slippers or sandals barefoot. It is best to wear socks and cloth shoes. Do postpartum exercises every day and maintain moderate exercise.

Postpartum physical recovery is very important and mothers must pay attention to it. Although you have given birth to a baby, it is best not to hold the baby so many times during this month. Try to sleep as much as possible when you can. Only when your body recovers well can you take good care of your baby in the future. If a woman experiences severe back pain during the postpartum period, she should go to the hospital for a check-up in time.