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Pregnancy Back Pain Relief
Back pain during pregnancy is fairly common and can happen during any stage of pregnancy.
As the baby grows, the woman’s body undergoes a number of changes including weight gain, posture and hormone changes, muscle separation and stress. Pregnancy back pain is the result of these changes taking place in the body.
For example, the curvature of the spine is altered during pregnancy due to hormonal influences. In other words, the body increases the hormone levels to allow joints to become limber and flexible, so it can make room for the baby to grow. This movement in your joints, while necessary, can often lead to pain and discomfort.
Weight gain during pregnancy also contributes to pregnancy back pain. The spine has to compensate for the pregnancy weight gain, which typically ranges from 25 to 35 pounds. This additional weight affects not only a woman’s lower back, but also puts additional pressure on her blood vessels and nerves in her pelvis, which can worsen as the baby grows. Other changes that can cause pregnancy back pain include the shift in a woman’s center of gravity, muscle separations along the center seam of the body, and emotional stress.
Supportive body pillows can help relieve pregnancy back pain. You can use the body pillow to support your stomach and arms while lying on your side, which takes pressure off your back. Relax The Back in Houston has a wide range of body pillows from Temper-Pedic and Snoozerpedic MD.
Pregnancy back pain is often worse with the second and subsequent pregnancies as the core muscles in the lower back and abdomen have been weakened during the first pregnancy. This can be avoided if you are able to strengthen your core with exercise after giving birth. Our specially trained back care product consultants at Relax The Back in Houston can give you some great tips and products to help maintain core strength during and after your pregnancy.
Drop by any of our conveniently located Relax The Back stores in the Houston area and speak to one of our back care product specialists about your pregnancy back pain today. Our knowledgeable staff can help assess your pain and give you tips and product recommendations for your pregnancy back pain.
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Combining overall body support with the luxury of shape-conforming TEMPUR® material. Great for expectant mothers, the 48" long BodyPillow provides extra stability and support.
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