Exercises to strengthen the muscles in your abdomen will help minimize back pain. In many cases, back as well as hip and leg pain during pregnancy can be easily treated with physical and occupational therapy. The common cause of pain is a muscle spasm due to the changes pregnant women have to make in their movements. This sets up a restriction in one of the bones of the spine or pelvis, vertebrae or sacroiliac joint. In rehab, you would receive instruction in a safe exercise program to help prepare for delivery and education on how to protect your body after the baby is born.
Exercise is very important in helping prepare for the physical intensity and duration of labor.
Safe exercise may include a walking, swimming or cycling program and light weights for the arms and legs to maintain strength. Yes, pregnancy definitely throws your body off-balance. But if you can maintain a certain degree of activity during pregnancy, you can minimize a lot of discomfort. And most importantly if you have back pain, listen to your body and rest. New Life Images.