How to Treat Back Pain in Pregnant Women?

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.

Applying heat and cold to your back may help.

Using proper posture when working, sitting, or sleeping is a good move.

If back pain is related to stress, talking to a trusted friend or counselor may be helpful.

Studies have shown that acupuncture treatment has become an effective way in relieving low back pain during pregnancy.

When performed correctly, chiropractic manipulation of the spine can be safe during pregnancy.

Consider using pregnancy or support pillows between your bent knees, under your abdomen and behind your back.

How to Prevent Back Pain?

1. Try to use your body more efficiently

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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