Abdominal Ligament Pain
An expectant mom’s mid-section is extremely prone to aches and pains during pregnancy. These pains may feel like a stitch, twinge, burning, pulling, tightening or simply aching.
Reasons for this discomfort include:
- Increased progesterone levels leading to stretching and relaxing of ligaments that hold the bones together and organs in place.
- Changing posture and centre of gravity.
- Increased weight to be supported by the core muscles.
- Baby’s movements place unstable balance on the mid-section.
- Pressing on nerves in the area by baby.
- Deficient iron and calcium levels.
- Baby inadvertently and repetitively kicking against a specific area.
Top Tips for Abdominal Ligament Pain:
- Walking, swimming and dancing are excellent for overall strength and posture.
- Massage painful areas using Arnica Oil.
- Take the tissue salt remedies Calc fluor and Ferrum phos to improve elasticity and strength of ligaments.
- Correct posture by pulling in tummy muscles and buttocks, keeping shoulders back and down and slightly tilting the chin upwards when walking.
- Sleeping with a pillow between the legs keeps the thigh bones slightly parted and helps relieve hip pain.
Backache & Lower Pelvic Pressure:
Lower backache and uncomfortable pressure in the pelvis are two of the woes most associated with the last trimester of pregnancy.
This is caused by:
- The body’s centre of gravity gradually changes in pregnancy and upright posture is often affected.
- As the preggy belly grows and more weight is carried abdominally, back muscles need to compensate.
- There is additional strain on the lower spine, as the lumbar section is the main weight-bearing part of the back.
- Lower pelvic pressure or pain is common due to the weight of the pregnancy bearing down and after long periods of standing or sitting.
Top Tips for backache and lower pelvic pressure:
- Go down on all fours, with arms bent at the elbows, so that buttocks are higher than the head.
- Exercise regularly for improved muscle and ligament tone.
- Cross hands in the small of the back and press up against a wall.
- Try and consciously correct posture.
- For aching in the pelvis, cup hands around the lower part of your 'bump' and ‘lift’ it up a little to instantly soothe the pressure.
A Special Solution: Carriwell Adjustable Support Belt!
Innovative, safe and effective relief is provided in a number of ways:
- The broad, soft belt gently lifts the preggy ‘bump’, relieving the downward pressure.
- Localised backache is relieved as the Carriwell support belt applies counter pressure to the precise area of discomfort in the lower back.
- The belt is very comfortable to wear under clothes and is especially useful for
women who are on their feet all day, causing tired muscles and poor posture.
- Due to its width, elasticity and softness of fabric, the belt does not cut into sensitive belly tissue, nor will it impede blood or nerve supply to the area.
