Suffering from lower back pain during pregnancy is commonly seen in most women across the world. Lower back pain affects pregnant women usually in the advanced stage of pregnancy when the weight starts to increase. Almost 70% of the women complain of lower back pain during pregnancy which disrupt their daily movement and sleep during these months. The causes for such lower back pain during pregnancy are: Certain hormones are released during pregnancy which helps in softening the joints and the ligaments in the pelvic region to prepare the woman for childbirth. This is often the reason for the lower back pain during pregnancy. The additional weight of the growing baby along with the mother’s weight may also give rise to lower back pain during pregnancy as the pelvic region finds it difficult to support this added weight. Changes in posture due to the weight of the growing baby and the change in the centre of gravity often cause back pain. Here are some easy homely tips to get relief from lower back pain during pregnancy. Try these at home to find some comfort during these stressful months. It is good to start practicing yoga and exercises early in pregnancy. The body remains flexible and active and the pain associated with pregnancy becomes lesser. Consult with a doctor or yoga teacher for special pregnancy yoga. There are some postures which may even help to reduce back pain during pregnancy. Do not bend over to pick something up as it is a wrong posture that can increase the pain. Gently squat down to pick up the object without bending the waist.
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