Pregnancy and Low Back Pain
Countless studies show that anywhere from 35% to 70% of women report low back pain (LBP) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP) during their pregnancy. Unfortunately, those same studies show that only a small percentage of women mention these symptoms to their prenatal care provider, and an even smaller percentage of women pursue treatment for this pain.
Suffering from LBP and PGP during pregnancy affects everything from sleep to daily tasks. What’s even more unfortunate is that many women (approximately 30% of them) continue to experience LBP up to a year after the baby is born.
That being said, there is help for women who suffer from low back pain and pelvic girdle pain during their pregnancy.
Treating Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy
As a mother undergoes postural, biomechanical, skeletal, ligamentous, and muscular changes during her pregnancy, there will be a number of “pregnancy symptoms” that physical therapy can help treat, such as:
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Low back pain
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Pelvic girdle pain
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Bladder or bowel leakage
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A great amount of research has shown that exercises which strengthen both the core and pelvic floor muscles, along with general strength training and aerobic condition, reduce low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and other common symptoms of pregnancy.
This is my promise to women who suffer from pregnancy symptoms:
The right treatment plan for you. Using my expertise across orthopedics, manual therapy, Pilates and pelvic floor PT, I create a unique treatment program for each woman.
The resources you need throughout this chapter. I can provide recommendations for back supports for during and after your pregnancy.
The best practices for you and your little one. I will teach you the best body mechanics for breastfeeding, changing diapers, carrying and holding your baby, putting them in and out of the car seat, and executing daily tasks that will prevent low back pain even after your child is born.
To learn more about physical therapy treatments for pregnancy and pregnancy symptoms, contact me today!
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