|
Experiencing lower back pain while pregnant is often a common symptom for many mothers to be. To what extent LBP is normal is another question, for example, being unable to stand for a period of more than 30 min comfortably and needing to sit down?
Pregnancy and Lower Back Pain
 Many expectant mothers experience some form of lower back pain during their term of pregnancy. The intensity of the pain can vary, but it typically starts during the second half of pregnancy and is usually not a cause for concern. However, back pain can be painful and annoying and diminish your quality of life.
Contributing factors which can lead to back pain include:
- Changes in posture or your centre of gravity – as the baby grows in size, the centre of gravity of the body shifts. This shift can impinge on the nerves that trigger lower back pain.
- Hormonal imbalance – some hormones cause joints and ligaments to stretch. Unfortunately, this flexibility comes at a price and can be associated with a decrease in strength. This decrease in strength can result in simple activities such as walking, sitting for a long period of time, standing, getting out of bed or bending over to lift something, becoming painful and uncomfortable.
If you are carrying twins (or more), it increases your chance of having lower back pain during pregnancy.
A Pain-Free Pregnancy
All of the above symptoms can result in pain that ranges from slight discomfort to severe, debilitating pain. A positive side to this is that the pain will gradually ease as the due date approaches, but you do have a choice and you do not have to tolerate the pain. Our health experts at Central City Health Professionals can help you find the right treatment and exercise to reduce the stress on your back and relieve your back pain. It is important to choose the right method and treatment as some treatments can be more effective and appropriate than others. Our health experts will evaluate the cause(s) of your pain and choose the most appropriate treatment method for that situation.
Your best choice of action in dealing with dull, persistent lower back pain is to have your back evaluated by one of our skilled therapists at Central City Health Professionals. The most important priority for us is finding you the correct treatment, suited to your individual needs and the needs and safety of your baby.
Physiotherapy, Remedial Massage and Chiropractic Help Relieve Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy
 If you do experience discomfort and pain during your pregnancy, you may be inclined to do nothing but rest, but be aware that prolonged periods of bed rest are generally unproductive in the long term. Remember to always check with your doctor before undertaking any exercise program especially if you are pregnant.
Consider physiotherapy from Central City Health Professionals for the following benefits:
- To help support the back and legs strengthening exercises are recommended by our skilled physiotherapist.
- Stretching exercises can help the back and leg muscles with flexibility and assist in preparing your body for baby’s arrival
- Swimming exercises can relieve tension in the muscles with less strain on the back as the buoyancy of the water supports the joints.
- Walking also aids in improving blood circulation
- Hot pack (or cold packs) for 10 – 15 minutes provide some temporary pain relief.
- To help ease muscle tension and to reduce pain consider having a remedial massage.
As lower back pain during pregnancy can be caused by a number of factors, treatment requires an individual approach. Treatment programs should always be safe for the mother to be and her baby.
It is important to consider that some unproven treatment methods can be either ineffective, unsafe or both.
 Call the team at Central City Health Professionals today if you have concerns about your pregnancy and lower back pain. Our health experts are happy to give you all the necessary information and options available to you. You don’t need to suffer through your pregnancy any longer, schedule an appointment with one of our health experts without delay.
Teegan-Marie (one of our Remedial Massage Therapists) has a special interest in pregnancy and baby massage. Le Wang (Physiotherapist) has a special interest in anti-natal treatment, advice and birth preparation. Simone Boehm and Jenna Athans (physiotherapist) have a special interest in Pilates for pregnant and post natal re-toning. We also treat pregnancy related conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and tenosynovitis of the wrist.
Our priority being your comfort, we also have specialized supports including belly pillows as well as the right oils that are safe to use for pregnancy massage for you and your baby.
Call our friendly and experts health professionals today at Central City Health Professionals and make your pregnancy an enjoyable, pain free experience.
Your health and wellbeing is most important.
Call Central City Health Professionals Today on 08 9421 1733 today and let us show how we can help you.
|
