As far as protrusion of the intervertebral disk complicates the pregnancy

To Protrusion – prolapsed disc between the vertebrae without damage to the fibrous ring. In most cases in the early stages of this pathology not characterized by clinical symptoms. Only at considerable physical exertion the person has pain in the area of education and other syndromes of compression of the nerve roots in this disease.

Carrying the fetus is a precipitating factor for the exacerbation of the protrusion, since it increases pressure on the spinal column.

the Protrusion of pregnancy is greatly exacerbated

What happens to the protrusion in pregnancy

A Slight loss of the intervertebral disc for his anatomical boundaries (up to 2 mm) during pregnancy can lead to serious clinical symptoms:

• severe pain in the spine;
• Swelling in the lower extremities in the morning (in the location of the protrusion in the segment L5-S1);
• Numbness of the skin of the neck and upper limbs – in the localization of pathology in the cervical spine;
• Pain in the thigh and lower extremities caused by entrapment of the lumbar nerve roots herniated disc.

Changes in the spine during pregnancy lead not only to increased external pressure on the intervertebral discs are overweight. When wearing the child greatly changes the metabolism. The mother's body adapted to fit the needs of the child and pays little attention to their own needs.

Against this background, attenuated blood flow to the spine. If in the blood of women do not have enough calcium for the normal formation of bone system of the fetus, the trace is washed away from bones and vertebrae. Against this background, there is pain in the hands, feet and lower back pain when weather changes.

Pregnancy increases the load on the spine

Pregnancy provokes aggravation of degenerative-dystrophic diseases of the vertebral column. Lack of blood flow causes damage to the structure of the intervertebral discs. They begin to crack. The loss of the liquid portion of the pulpous nucleus and is accompanied by a greater progression of the protrusion and the emergence of new foci of disease.

Increase in the amount of protrusion of nucleus pulposus accompanied by the development of compression (symptoms caused by compression of the nerve root) and vertebral (symptoms due to the changes of the spine) syndromes.

Thus, it becomes clear that pregnancy and protrusion "bad neighbor".

Causes of deterioration of the protrusion in pregnancy

Intervertebral disc Prolapse when bearing fruit becomes aggravated because of an increase in the area of the herniated disk. This happens for the following reasons:

• the baby is pressing on the spine and may lead to the infringement of coccygeal nerves with the painful syndrome formation (kokcigodiniâ);
• gradual softening of the bones of the pelvis before birth leads to increased amortization of the load on the spine;
• Continuous growth of the uterus "pulls" the musculo-ligamentous apparatus of the lower back so the spine can not fully cope with increased stress;
• childbearing leads to an exacerbation of diseases of the spine also due to metabolic disorders;
• Toxic products of vital functions of the fetus through the circulatory system of the mother penetrate the spinal column. In the presence of pathology of the spine they will provide only the exacerbation of the disease.

the Symptoms of the disease in women “in position”

Pain in the coccyx in the presence of the protrusion during pregnancy – the most common symptom of pathology.

When a woman's body prepares for childbirth, the pelvic bones begin to gradually diverges to the sides. In this process changes the load distribution on the spine and lower limbs.

If in the first trimester in women was not observed lower back pain and the coccyx (coccygodynia), but was detected protrusion, the pathology will manifest itself in the second trimester. At this time the fetus already has some mass, which becomes an additional burden on the mother's body.

the inclination forward when walking the pregnant woman creates an increased load on the spine

Makes it Difficult for diseases of the spine the specific gait of pregnant women, the forward bend.

Pain in the spine and tailbone during pregnancy is caused by many reasons at the same time, so it's hard to count on his "gentle" course. On the contrary, kokcigodiniâ when childbearing is characterized by acute or paroxysmalthe pains radiating to the rectum, the perineum and the abdomen.

Other symptoms protrusion when childbearing:

• Dizziness and headache (when the prolapsed disc in the cervical segment C5-C6);
• Disorders of urination and defecation (if the damage is pelvic);
• Congestion in the reproductive organs (if the infringement of the lumbar-sacral nerves);

There are other symptoms protrusion during pregnancy, but on a background of multiple changes in the body of a pregnant woman they are difficult to distinguish from clinical signs of other pathology.

Prevention and treatment of diseases of the spine for expectant mothers

Pregnancy is a physiological condition which is accompanied by changes in metabolism. This should be considered when selecting medicines for the treatment of a slipped disc. More precisely, in the absence of detectable clinical symptoms in the presence of a protrusion in pregnancy, doctors recommend to prevent its complications:

• In the second half of pregnancy should wear a special corset;
• to Sleep and sit better on a hard surface;
• perform Daily physiotherapy
• Massage and physiotherapy will strengthen the muscles of the back and prevent pain;
• With back pain should first apply the local – warm compresses, lotions with herbal medications;
• contraindicated In pregnancy pain medicine in the form of tablets, ointments or injections.

Thus, when a pregnant woman will constantly engage in the prevention of pain syndrome in the presence of a protrusion, pathology will not lead to serious complications. When left unattended, may pose a risk of miscarriage. Consult your obstetrician / gynecologist if you have diseases of the spine during pregnancy.