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What should women do if they have low back pain?

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Asked on:Mar 29, 2026 08:40 AM

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  • Alix Alix

    Mar 29, 2026

      female Due to the physiological characteristics of menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and other physiological characteristics, there are also menstrual diseases, leucorrhea, pregnancy diseases, Gynecology Miscellaneous diseases and birth control and other pathological characteristics, so low back pain is a common disease. More than 80% of multiparous women may suffer from low back pain, especially during menstruation, pregnancy and Postpartum Low back pain is often considered to be physiological pain and does not require special treatment.

      In fact, the degree of low back pain in women varies from person to person. clinical There is a big difference in pain, and the duration of pain also varies. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out some treatment, and more importantly, my own self-recovery and health care. Low back pain does not seem to be a serious illness, but in serious cases it can affect work and life, bring pain to the patient, and often recurs, making it difficult to completely cure.

      Common causes of low back pain in women include the following: Uterus Abnormal location, pelvic inflammatory disease , pelvic tumors, pelvic hemorrhage, ring insertion and other stimulation and compression nerve It can also cause low back pain; sacrospinous ligament laxity and lumbar muscle strain can increase waist support and lead to fatigue and low back pain; excessive childbirth, flow of people Overfrequent sexual activity, excessive sexual activity, or external dampness can also cause low back pain.

      Avoid cold and dampness, keep warm

      Women with low back pain should pay attention to keeping warm, especially in the cold and wet seasons of winter and spring. They especially need to keep their waists warm. Try to avoid getting exposed to rain and cold, lying in the wind at night, etc. Avoid lying in damp places for long periods of time. In cold and wet seasons, you can use electric heating mattresses to dispel cold and keep warm.

      Frequently moving the waist can stretch the psoas muscles and promote blood circulation in local muscles. Therefore, for patients who sit or stand for long periods of time, they should move their waist appropriately at a certain time to relieve tension in the psoas muscles and relieve pain. For example, you can walk a little indoors and do some waist exercises.

      Pay attention to sexual hygiene. During the period when low back pain is significantly aggravated, sexual life should be avoided. During the remission period, the frequency of sexual life should also be appropriately adjusted. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, keep the vulva clean, avoid infections of the genitourinary system, and reduce factors that aggravate low back pain. Carry out family planning, avoid too many abortions, and choose appropriate contraceptive methods. For low back pain and abnormal menstruation caused by IUD insertion, other birth control measures can be used to reduce the progression of the disease. Patients with low back pain should not wear tight waistbands, as waistbands can cause local blood circulation disorders and aggravate the condition. Some women use waist corseting methods to maintain a slim figure after childbirth, which is inappropriate. The correct approach is to do postpartum health care exercises to truly achieve the goal of beauty. Pay attention to sexual hygiene. During the period when low back pain is significantly aggravated, sexual life should be avoided. During the remission period, the frequency of sexual life should also be appropriately adjusted. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, keep the vulva clean, avoid infections of the genitourinary system, and reduce factors that aggravate low back pain. Carry out family planning, avoid too many abortions, and choose appropriate contraceptive methods. For low back pain and abnormal menstruation caused by IUD insertion, other birth control measures can be used to reduce the progression of the disease. Patients with low back pain should not wear tight waistbands, as waistbands can cause local blood circulation disorders and aggravate the condition. Some women use waist corseting methods to maintain a slim figure after childbirth, which is inappropriate. The correct approach is to do postpartum health care exercises to truly achieve the goal of beauty.

      The diet of people with low back pain is generally not much different from that of ordinary people. But be careful to avoid eating too much raw, cold, and wet food. Even in summer, it is not advisable to drink too much frozen drinks. For fruits that are cold and slippery, such as watermelon, it is not advisable to eat too much at one time. For chronic low back pain that persists, you can regularly take some Chinese patent medicines that strengthen the kidneys and waist, such as Liuwei Dihuang Pills, Shenqi Pills, Shiquan Dabu Pills, etc., which can be appropriately selected according to your physical constitution and condition.

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