Can mother tapes be pulled or torn? | Motherbands

Can mother tapes be pulled or torn?

A rupture of the mother ligament or even a pulled ligament is usually associated with very severe pain in the groin, abdomen or flank area. The doctor can make an exact diagnosis after palpation (touching) and ultrasound during pregnancy. A remote diagnosis is rarely possible, as the pain sensation can vary greatly from one individual to another.

If, as an affected pregnant woman, you have very severe pain in this area, you should consult a doctor. The doctor will probably prescribe bed rest in order to protect the mother’s ligaments as much as possible, so that an early improvement will occur. The treatment of painful ligaments is aimed primarily at relieving the ligaments and additional relaxation.

Often the pain occurs during physical exertion (long standing/running/sports), therefore the painful movements should be avoided and a relaxed position should be adopted. To relieve the strain, the pregnant woman should lie down, as the weight of the baby, the amniotic fluid and the placenta will not push down the uterus. Relaxing measures such as warm baths or putting on a hot water bottle often help the women.

Likewise, massages with fragrant massage oils (rosewood, lavender, chamomile) can help to relax the aching mother’s ligaments. If the pain does not disappear through relief and relaxation, or if everyday life is impaired by the pulling mother ligaments, wearing an abdominal belt can also be considered. This is adjustable in size, is put on under the abdomen and can help relieve pain (also in the back) by relieving and improving weight distribution and slightly lifting the uterus.

Back pain during pregnancy

The stretch pain described at the beginning can extend to the sacrum. During pregnancy, various hormone parameters change, which also cause the maternal ligaments to loosen. This can lead to pain in the loins and back.

As a rule, however, the back pain is not the first pain, but the described stabbing and dull pain in the groin and pubic region occurs first, after which it can often migrate to the back during the course of the pregnancy due to the high tensile load. However, in order to find out where the cause lies, it is always important to consult a doctor who uses imaging examination methods to initiate appropriate treatment. Towards the end of pregnancy, the pain may subside as the ligament structures loosen in preparation for the birth process.

In general, unspecific back pain during pregnancy can occur very frequently, usually resulting from the incorrect posture of the pregnant woman due to the weight of the child. In this respect, it is difficult to determine whether it is due to stretching of the maternal ligaments or incorrect posture and overloading due to the weight of the child. In both cases, however, the pain is usually harmless and disappears again after birth. However, if the pain becomes increasingly severe or if symptoms of failure such as muscle weakness or tingling or numbness in the legs occur, a doctor should be consulted, as a herniated disc, for example, can be the cause.