When I went to the gym this evening, I hopped onto an elliptical and put it on a low incline, low resistance and went slowly. I didn't want to overdo it. About fifteen minutes in, I was having lower back pains and decided to call it quits.
I am in pretty good health and exercise regularly, and this is the first time that I have tried to exercise since finding out that I was pregnant, so I don't know if I am just psyching myself out, or if I should be concerned?
Re: Lower back pains during exercise
I wouldn't necessarily be concerned, but I would caution you to either stop using the elliptical or make some changes so that your back isn't affected. I've been continuing with Zumba and there are days where I forget to back off a little and I almost always have back pain afterward, but then I'm more careful the next time and everything is fine.
I also remember having some sporadic back pain early on that since hasn't shown up quite as often, so it could be a combo of you exercising for the first time in a little with your body adjusting to pregnancy. Just make sure to listen to your body, stop early if you need to, drink lots of extra water, and you'll be fine.