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How To Manage Back Pain During Pregnancy   by Jack Woo

Pregnancy is a joy to be treasured for most women and also a trying time to cope physically and mentally. Among other discomforts, back pain is one of their main grouses. Almost 75% of women who are pregnant have some type of back pain. Some have symptoms of back pain during the early stage of pregnancy while more than half experience it during the last three months.

A pregnant woman may experience different types of back pain, but low back pain is the most common. The back pain can be moderate or intense, but it can usually be treated. In some cases, it can be prevented.

What Causes Back Pain During Pregnancy?
When a woman becomes pregnant, her body is subject to a lot of physical changes. Her pelvis and abdomen expand and her weight increases putting more pressure on her spine, leading to back pain. The pain may also be due to an increase in a hormone called relaxin, causing the supporting ligament to stretch and joints to loosen.
Back pain during pregnancy may be caused by several factors and some of these are:

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