Are you pregnant and experiencing low back pain or sacro-iliac (hip) pain? You aren’t alone! In fact, about two thirds of pregnant women report having pain in their lower back during pregnancy.
As the baby grows, women bear more weight, putting more pressure on the structures of the back leading to more pain! Eventually, pregnant women can have difficulty sitting down for long periods,difficulty walking or doing their daily activities. Even sleep can be disrupted!
Improve your quality of life during pregnancy
Fortunately, there are options available to improve your quality of life during pregnancy. Research has shown that various options can help pregnant women perform their work related tasks, daily activities and reduce their pain level.
For example:
- Physiotherapists have the skills and knowledge to evaluate and prescribe exercises, which will help strengthen muscles and work the core stability, both of which play a role in back pain.
- Stretches and mobilizations are also among the tools physiotherapists use to alleviate the pain.
- Acupuncture is another option, as it has been shown to help relieve pain and improve women’s functional status.
- Another interesting option for decreasing low back pain and keeping fit is aqua therapy classes for pregnant women.
- Finally, special belts exist to apply pressure around the pelvis, which can relieve pain temporarily.
Many treatments and alternatives can help! Don’t hesitate to try them out. Discuss them with your health professionals to get their opinion on which treatment option would be best for you. Likewise, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns! Call 514-684-9073 to learn more or to book an appointment today.