Pregnancy and Postpartum Related Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints among pregnant women. The constant biomechanical and postural changes brought on by the growing belly, and limited positions available for sleeping, often result in discomfort. The position of your belly and baby can also put pressure on the nerves, blood vessels and musculature around your pelvis resulting in pain that extends into the hips, thighs and knees.
After delivery, many of the postural changes of pregnancy are compounded by disruptions to the muscles of the core and the physical demands of mothering an infant. Some of these changes, if not addressed in the early post-partum period, can have ongoing effects for years after pregnancy. Many developed countries across the globe include physical rehabilitation for post-partum moms as routine care. Manual therapy and specific exercises targeted at stabilizing the core and pelvis can both improve the comfort and activity level of your pregnancy and set you up to soar through post-partum recovery.
Signs and Symptoms:
· Pain while walking, sitting or standing up
· Pain rolling over at night
· Pain extending from the back down the leg
· Pain bending, lifting and twisting
· Pain on extension and with overhead activities
· A sense of pressure from the low back to the lower abdomen or groin
How We Can Help:
Providers at Adapt Sports Therapy are skilled in helping pregnant and post-partum mothers stay and return to active lifestyles. Our providers help navigate this transition for improved comfort and mobility through gentle soft tissue therapy, safe exercises and ergonomic enhancements. To learn more about how we can help, schedule a consultation with one of our qualified providers today.