Tips to Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy

It's estimated that over 85% of women experience back pain during pregnancy. As a woman enters her second and third trimesters, the growing baby pulls your center of gravity forward, increasing your lower back’s curve (or lordosis). That increased stress on your lower back often leads to back pain.

Spinal adjustments are considered a highly safe and effective evidence-based option for pregnant women to relieve back pain during pregnancy. Additionally, chiropractors can provide specific exercise and stretching recommendations. A recent study found that patients who received care from their OB-GYN and chiropractor had greater reductions in pain and improved quality of life than those who only saw an OB-GYN.

• 92% of pregnant women are advised by their doctor to exercise during pregnancy.
• Choosing the right pillows and finding the best stretches can dramatically reduce neck and mid-back pain during pregnancy.
• The mechanical low back pain that women experience during pregnancy can often be relieved with spinal adjustments.