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What Causes Muscle Tightening During Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 2 Jun 2017

Question: I am 34 weeks pregnant and almost every muscle group I can think of has tightened in the last few weeks in a way I am not used to. I have good magnesium levels and have been taking gelatin collagen for a while. I am generally pretty limber, so it concerns me a little. Is it normal to have large changes in overall muscle tension during third trimester?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Abdomen increases in size more rapidly during last trimester. This leads to stretching of abdominal muscles, weight balance by back muscles.

There will be weight bearing by lower part of body muscles. Hence overall , all muscles of body undergo changes and become tensed.

This is normal. Dont worry about it.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana