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Exercise for Back Pain
by Pattie Hughes | More from this Blogger

05 Apr 2009 06:39 PM

Back pain is one of the more common symptoms experienced during pregnancy. The vast majority of pregnant women will have back pain at some point in their pregnancies. For most, the back pain is not related to an injury or problem, but from the changes in the body as a result of the pregnancy.

Back pain during pregnancy is the result of a few changes. One is the weight gained during pregnancy. The weight gain is centered around the middle of the body, which changes the center of gravity. This change in the center of gravity causes strain on the body, which contributes to back pain. The last contributing factor is changes in hormone levels.


When women experience back pain, they often avoid exercise, believing it will make the pain worse. Actually, exercise can help back pain and regular exercise can help prevent future pain. Before trying any exercise program to relieve back pain, check with your doctor. You want to make sure the pain is not related to anything more serious than typical pregnancy related back pain.

There are several forms of exercise that can benefit back pain. Stretching exercises or flexibility training is great for back pain. A prenatal yoga class offers stretching and strengthening poses that can help relieve pain and strengthen the back to prevent future pain.

Stretching the muscles is important, but its only part of the picture. It is also important to tone and strengthen the muscles. Strong and well toned muscles will help prevent back pain and will prepare your body for labor.

Movement exercises are helpful for back pain because they stretch and work the muscles. Resting too much tightens the muscles of the back even more, which results in more pain. Walking and swimming are two good exercises for back pain. Be sure to go slowly and use gentle motions and don't over do it.

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Pattie Hughes is a freelance writer and mother of four young children. She and her husband have been married since 1992. Pattie holds a degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University.
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