“Back pain in pregnancy is very common, but should be avoided. It is estimated that between 50% and 80% of women experience some form of back pain during pregnancy.

Such pain can range from mild pain associated with specific activities to acute back pain that can become chronic back pain.

Studies show that lower back pain in pregnancy usually occurs between the fifth and seventh month of being pregnant. In some cases, pregnancy pain in the lower back can begin as early as 8 to 12 weeks after becoming pregnant.

Women with pre-existing lower back problems are at higher risk for back pain, and their back pain can occur earlier in the pregnancy.

There are two common types of back pain in pregnancy:

•Lumbar, or lower back pain

•Posterior pelvic pain

Management of back pain during pregnancy:

Often just one or two visits to a physiotherapist experienced in pre/post partum treatment can be very helpful to help minimize or alleviate unwanted pregnancy pain in the lower back.”

Reference: http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/pregnancy-and-back-pain/types-back-pain-pregnancy

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