Back Pain in Pregnancy

do you know the answers to having a perfect pregnancy?

Back pain in pregnancy is something you would rather be without… I’m sure you agree. But apart from not being pregnant (which is impossible as you are pregnant) what can you do? You are no different to many others with pregnancy back pain, you just want to have an enjoyable 9 months and love that feeling of being a new mother.

So… what causes your back pain in pregnancy and what can you do to eliminate it?

Each stage of pregnancy brings it own factors that cause back pain. So what causes you back pain in early pregnancy will be different to that causing back pain later in pregnancy.

Back pain can arrive in pregnancy the same as when you are not pregnant. You can have falls, injuries and over-use activities that can create your back pain.

While you are pregnant there are other factors that can allow back pain to occur…

As soon as you become pregnant, your body starts to prepare for all the changes that occur. As your baby grows it needs more room. So your body releases a hormone to allow more movement in your joints and ligaments. This however makes them less stable and easier to injure.

This type of back pain during pregnancy can happen even in your first trimester, let alone later in your pregnancy.

There are two changes that occur in pregnancy. One happens as your baby grows… and so does your belly. As your belly swells with your growing baby, your posture changes accordingly. This places more strain on the joints in your lower back, but can also unsettle your upper back.

When you suffer from lower pregnancy back pain, or even upper back pain during pregnancy, postural changes are the common cause.

The second type of postural change is due to what is called Lumbar Lordosis. Lordosis is the curve in your lower back. It has been thought that it increases when you are pregnant, but x-ray research has shown that it decreases. What this means is this…

The Lumbar Lordosis is like a spring, the curves in your spine create a cushioning effect. So if the curves decrease, so does the cushioning effect. A reduced curve in your lower back while you are pregnant means you have less protection. Back pain in pregnancy is therefore more likely.

There is also the weight gain, circulation changes and the many stress issues that also create back pain during pregnancy. Stress will allow muscles to tighten, weight gain places strain on your muscles and joints, and poor circulation prevent you from healing quickly.

Back pain during pregnancy is caused by many factors. The big question you have is…

Removing your back pain now is no different to when you are not pregnant. Sure there are safety issues to be concerned about. You want your baby to grow and develop, so certain medications, therapy techniques and even stretches are not recommended.

Pregnancy exercise is essential to help remove your back pain. You need to be aware of various techniques and certain remedies. Our web page – Pregnancy exercise – is dedicated to giving you the ideal techniques to use to remove your pregnancy back pain. All the techniques in the Back Pain Advisor are safe while you are pregnant or not. Your goal is to have an enjoyable and relaxing pregnancy. To love the feeling of being pregnant and to be as healthy as possible for when your baby arrives.

If you don’t want Back Pain in Pregnancy to “Lay you Up” …you need to learn to safely eliminate your back pain!

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