Back Pain During Pregnancy

Back pain during pregnancy is common. If you are looking for an effective drug free solution, then Chiropractic or Massage therapy could be the answer. The team at Hands On Health Care Clinic is always happy to offer pregnant woman the help they need during this exciting time of life.

Chiropractic care during pregnancy is to help maintain the integrity of the spinal column and your posture. The will help relieve the muscle and joint aches and pains that many women experience throughout their pregnancy. Chiropractic care is a natural alternative to pain relief medications. Chiropractic looks at the imbalances in your spine. It is a gentle non-invasive technique that will treat cause of your discomfort and not mask the symptoms. Chiropractic care has been shown to have no known contraindications during pregnancy. It is an effective way of reducing pain and improving posture. It helps to remove joint restrictions, allowing you to be as mobile as possible for the birth of your child.

As your pregnancy progresses your body and posture change. The increasing size of your bump will change your center of gravity. This will put excess pressure on your muscles, joints and spine. It is important to look after your spine whilst you are pregnant. Chiropractic will help reduce strain and excess pressure on your spine and joints. But you also need to exercise and stretch.

Pregnancy exercises to relieve back pain.

You can do these exercises throughout your pregnancy to help maintain your spine. As long as you are comfortable. If you feel any pain or discomfort stop the exercise immediately and call the clinic on 9949 3017 for advice.

Remember to breath normally while doing these exercises.

Pelvic Tilt

• Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
• Bend your knees slightly
• Put one hand on your bump and one on your lower back.
• Tip your pelvis slowly back and forth so your tummy stick out more and then back the other way to flattern your lumbar curve.
• Repeat 10 times
• If this is comfortable, then try it on your hands and knees.

Pelvic tilt on hands and knees

• This exercise is great when you have back ache.
• Keep your hands on the floor and tip your pelvis backwards and forwards
• Repeat 10 times

Lumbar spine stretches

• Sit with your bum on your heels and your knees apart
• Lean forward stretching your arms our in front of you and resting your elbows on the ground
• Hold for a few seconds

Thoracic spine stretches

• Many women get sore between their shoulder blades during pregnancy.
• Stretching your pectoral muscles helps relieve this ache
• Lie face up on a stack of cushions on the floor
• Put your arms out 90 degrees and let them hang down to floor.
• relax for 20 deep breathes

If your back pain is severe or persistent than call the clinic for further information. 9949 3017