|
|
Pregnancy Lower Back Pain
Most treatment for pregnancy lower back pain is conservative in nature. This is to be expected, since many spinal therapy options demonstrate some degree of risk and this danger should never be passed along to the fetus. This article will focus on some methods of care which are appropriate for pregnant women with dorsalgia and warn against some practices which may potentially harm the developing child.Some degree of pregnancy back pain is normal and is considered part of the experience of bringing a new life into the world. However, severe back ache can be an indicator of serious health concerns and should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Pregnancy Lower Back Pain Treatments
The following are all commonly practiced therapy choices for back ache suffered by pregnant women:
Physical therapy
will improve a woman’s posture and increase the strength of her lumbar muscles. Proper movement will be taught to avoid applying extra stress to the spine and lower
back muscles.
Exercises will make the muscles more resistant to increased pressure from the protruding abdomen.
Knowledge therapy
will offer a source of reassurance that the back pain should end after the birth. Remember that many instances of
muscular back pain
is caused, or worsened, by psychological or emotional stress. Pregnancy is obviously an anxiety-ridden time of life for many women.
Pain management
drugs for back pain are not the best treatment option, due to the increased risks to the baby. I would recommend avoiding ANY drug usage during pregnancy. Beware of any doctor who is too eager to treat your pain with drugs, no matter how conservative.
Acupuncture
is a good holistic substitute for pharmaceutical pain relief. Since the cause of the pain is temporary, the treatments should be as well. This might be one of the best instances where acupuncture is a great treatment for back pain.
Back braces
can be used to relieve lower back pressure. There are many specialized soft style braces designed especially to relieve pregnancy lower back pain.
Alexander technique
can be a valuable tool for learning proper movement and kinaesthesia. This method is a perfect complement to a pregnancy back ache relief regimen.
Massage therapy
is perfect for a pregnant woman. Not only will it quiet angry lower back muscle pain, but it will also increase relaxation in the entire body.
Back exercises
can be excellent to relieve pregnancy back symptoms. Some of the most popular forms of gentle exercise appropriate for a pregnant mom-to-be include:
tai chi,
yoga
and
Pilates.
Pregnancy Lower Back Pain Suggestions
Pregnant women must be very brave. They must suffer a wide range of uncomfortable and downright painful experiences during the entire pregnancy process and know for a fact that this ordeal will culminate with the birth. The mere fact that so many women thrive during these trying times is testimony to their resiliency and inner fortitude.Simply understanding that some degree of lumbar pain is normal is half the battle. This alleviates the worry factor endured by so many women who just want to be sure that everything is fine with their precious child. Hopefully, the pain will be nothing more than an inconsequential memory after the birth.
Pregnancy Lower Back Pain to Back Pain
7/7/06 Revised 1/6/12
|
|
THIS ARTICLE BY:
Sensei Adam Rostocki
SEARCH THE SITE
Mission Statement
Editorial Board
Legal
Privacy Policy
Site Funding Disclosure
Source Material
Advisory: This website is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Any medical condition should be referred to a qualified medical professional. This website is designed to complement, but never replace, the relationship between doctor and patient.
|
