Most pregnant women experience back pain, usually starting in the second half of pregnancy. If you are having back pain, your baby is growing. That's exactly what should be happening.
Exercise regularly. Safe exercises for most pregnant women include walking, swimming and stationary cycling.
Studies have shown that acupuncture treatment has become an effective way in relieving low back pain during pregnancy.
Consider using pregnancy or support pillows between your bent knees, under your abdomen and behind your back.
1. Try to use your body more efficiently
2. Use plenty of pillows in bed for support, keeping your
thighs parallel
1. Try to use your body more efficiently
2. Use plenty of pillows in bed for support, keeping your
thighs parallel
3. Rather than carrying heavy shopping, shop online, or
ask a friend to help you.
1. Try to use your body more efficiently
2. Use plenty of pillows in bed for support, keeping your
thighs parallel
3. Rather than carrying heavy shopping, shop online, or
ask a friend to help you.
4. If you have a toddler, try not to carry her on one hip,
as this puts a strain on your back.
1. Try to use your body more efficiently.
2. Use plenty of pillows in bed for support, keeping your
thighs parallel.
3. Rather than carrying heavy shopping, shop online, or
ask a friend to help you.
4. If you have a toddler, try not to carry her on one hip,
as this puts a strain on your back.
5. Wear low-heeled -not flat -shoes with good arch support.
Weight gain
Stress
Muscle separation
Causes of Back Pain
DuringPregnancy Hormone changes
Posture changes
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