What causes Pregnancy Back Spasms?
Hormonal changes taking place within the body during pregnancy, and the growing fetus can be considered as the main reasons behind frequent back spasms during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles relax, so as to allow the uterus to grow. But if the abdominal muscles are weak, such relaxation can occur much early, which can put more pressure on the back muscles, leading to muscle spasms. Moreover, as the pregnant woman starts gaining weight, more pressure is placed on the back muscles. This too can cause an increase in the frequency of pregnancy back spasms. Pregnancy also changes the center of gravity and posture of the expecting mothers. The growing uterus shifts the center of gravity of the body forward, which puts more strain on the back muscle, especially the muscles of the lower back region. This in turn, can manifest in lower back spasms during pregnancy. One can also blame the rising levels of pregnancy hormones, such as progesterone and relaxin for causing spasm i
