Back Pain Relief During Pregnancy
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Back Pain During Pregnancy? Find Out How Wearing A Back Brace Can Help by Melissa Macdonald
Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities.
What causes the pain?
During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles, weight gain and postural changes , these combined put excessive strain though the spine and pelvis. There are three common areas where pain may be felt: the low back, the pelvis at the back or the pelvis at the front (or pubic symphysis). The pain can be achiness or so sharp that you are unable to walk.
The great news is that there is help!
As a Physiotherapist the first thing I do is recommend that pregnant women experiencing these pains wear a pregnancy brace. Which brace you choose depends on where you are feeling the pain.
If your pain is in your low back then a wide brace that helps to lift the weight of the abdomen is best, but if your pain is more pelvic in nature then wearing a pelvic belt which is narrower and sits lower is recommended
