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What Causes Swelling In The Spine During Pregnancy?

I m 26 weeks pregnant and base of my back/spine appears swollen, about 15 years ago I fell down the stairs and must of damaged my coccysic as it has always since then had a bump at the base of my spine. It s never caused me any bother at all since I became pregnant and if vie been on my feet a couple of hours my lower back really aches but goes away after I have rested . Please help me why does it now look puffy & swollen more than it usually is ?
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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HI,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
In pregnancy there is normally some fat deposition on back .But as you refer to the accident damaging your coccyx, may be the pregnancy changes in ligaments Of pelvis & around coccyx ( getting relaxed & stretchable )... as well as gravitational stress on back for maintenance of posture in pregnancy can result stress to previously injured / weakened coccyx.. This must have caused inflammation & pain in the area.
Management consists of - Rest/ pain medicine / mild yoga exercises to strengthen the muscles of the back/ calcium & vitamin D suppliments as per doctor's advise.
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What Causes Swelling In The Spine During Pregnancy?

HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. In pregnancy there is normally some fat deposition on back .But as you refer to the accident damaging your coccyx, may be the pregnancy changes in ligaments Of pelvis & around coccyx ( getting relaxed & stretchable )... as well as gravitational stress on back for maintenance of posture in pregnancy can result stress to previously injured / weakened coccyx.. This must have caused inflammation & pain in the area. Management consists of - Rest/ pain medicine / mild yoga exercises to strengthen the muscles of the back/ calcium & vitamin D suppliments as per doctor s advise. Thanks.