Remedies from Back Pain during a Pregnancy

American Pregnancy Association has come out with a finding that about 50 to 70% of pregnant women may have back pain at some stage of their pregnancy. However, simply because it is a common phenomena does not mean that you take it for granted and do not worry about it all.

Here are some of the easy remedies that will help your body be comfortable when your baby is growing inside you.

Meditation

Contrary to getting a massage or doing yoga, meditation is an activity that you can access at any point of time and at any place. You need not take an appointment to start your meditation. There are various easy ways to practice meditation. You have to just lie down or simply sit in a peaceful and quiet place. The first step is to start focusing on your breathing and inhale and exhale with deep breath. Meditation is supposed to stimulate your brain so that the release of the stress hormones can be controlled. When stress gets controlled, the toxic effects such as muscle tension and high blood pressure also come down. When you meditate on a regular basis, the tolerance level for pain during the pregnancy also goes increases.

Physical therapy

Apart from helping to treat acute injuries, physical therapists can assist pregnant ladies to work through their back pain by manipulation of the nerve pressure points, muscles and joints and also demonstrating exercises that a pregnant mom can easily do at home.

Prenatal massage

A therapist who has certified in prenatal massage can help in getting fast relief when there is acute back pain. This is said to be especially useful when the muscles clenching in a pregnant woman’s body irritates her nerves and transmits pain signals to her brain. Many researchers have found out that apart from relieving back pain, when prenatal massage is done on a regular basis, it can help in alleviating anxiety and depression during pregnancy. However, it is better to consult a gynecologist before starting such a massage to ensure that it is perfectly safe and the therapist has the necessary certifications.

Acupuncture

It is a medical technique from East Asia where extremely fine needles are inserted into certain pressure points on a body. Many believe that any blockages that are a barrier to the smooth flow of the energy of a human body can be removed by Acupuncture. When an acupuncturist stimulates the acupuncture points by either inserting needles or via acupressure, there can be several improvements. Some of them include improving digestion, increasing your level of energy and also give relief from problems such as back pain, migraine headaches, and morning sickness. But you should take the advice of your doctor first to find out whether it is okay for you to use acupuncture as a treatment to relieve you from your back pain in your condition.

Prenatal yoga

Prenatal yoga is one of the most preferred choices among pregnant ladies who are suffering from problems such as pains in joints, muscles and back. This kind of yoga can help in improving your physical body’s tone. Prenatal yoga can also helps you handle deep emotional stress and can assist you to sleep better and relax your tired muscles and mind.

If you are in between doctors during your pregnancy or just want to be checked out in between prenatal appointments, you can walk-in to any of our five Phoenix medical clinics. Our caring staff is well experienced with treating lower back pain induced by prengancy. Let us help you find natural relief to protect you and your baby.

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