Why Do Women Experience Lumbago and Backache?
When women experience lumbago and backache, the first step is to confirm whether they are in the menstrual cycle or pregnancy stage. Lumbago and backache during these stages are normal physiological phenomena. Adjusting sitting posture, engaging in appropriate exercise, massaging, and applying heat can help alleviate symptoms. If the pain occurs outside of these stages, it may be indicative of urinary system inflammation, pelvic inflammatory disease, or pelvic tumors. These conditions require immediate medical attention, and sexual activity should be avoided.
Here are some possible causes of lumbago and backache in women:
1. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
When women suffer from pelvic peritonitis, adnexitis, or connective tissue inflammation, they may experience irritation from the inflammation, ultimately leading to lumbar pain. Cervical inflammation can also cause lumbar pain, accompanied by local itching, stinging, and increased vaginal discharge.
2. Abnormal Position of the Uterus
Under normal conditions, the uterus should be in a forward-tilted and flexed position. If the uterus is tilted backwards, the ligaments supporting it may be overstretched, compressing some nerves and causing lumbar pain. Uterine prolapse can reduce the tension of the pelvic support tissues, increasing abdominal pressure and ultimately causing a sense of falling and lumbar pain.
3. Pelvic Tumors
The presence of tumors in the female pelvic cavity, such as ovarian tumors, uterine fibroids, or cervical cancer, can compress nerves and even allow cancer cells to infiltrate tissues, causing lumbar pain. The larger the tumor, the more severe the pain.
4. Pregnancy
As the fetus grows during pregnancy, it increases the supportive force on the lumbar region, causing the ligaments to become increasingly loose over time. The enlarging uterine cavity can directly compress blood vessels and nerves, leading to lumbar pain.
5. Cold Exposure during Menstruation
Exposure to cold during the postpartum period and menstruation can directly trigger lumbar pain in women. Additionally, excessive physical exertion, premature labor, and excessive bleeding during the postpartum period can also lead to lumbar pain.
6. Urinary System Infections
Female urethras are relatively short and located close to the anus, making them susceptible to colonization by large numbers of Escherichia coli bacteria. Inadequate hygiene can lead to urethral contamination and ultimately urinary system infections, manifesting as significant lumbar pain. In severe cases, the inflammation can spread along the ureter to the perineum, causing tuberculosis or urinary calculi, which can also lead to lumbar pain.
