- Anatomy of The Spine
- Back Pain in Children
- Caring for your Spine
- Emerging Spinecare Trends
- Evaluation of Spinal Disorders
- Exercise and The Spine
- Intervention - Spinal Disorders
- Intervertebral Disc
- Non Surgical Options
- Nutrition and Spinecare
- Options for Spine Treatments
- Pregnancy and Back Pain
- Prevalence of Spine Disorders
- Sleep and the Spine
- Spinecare Introduction
- Spinehealth and Disease
- Surgical Interventions
- Treatment with Medications
- Understanding Back Pain
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Pregnancy and Back Pain
Self Care of the Back During Pregnancy
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Self Care of the Back During Pregnancy
- Use supportive footwear. Wear low-heeled shoes with a good arch support.
- Use the right gear. Wear maternity pants with a low, supportive waistband. Consider using a maternity support belt when necessary. Discuss these options with your attending healthcare provider.
- Application of heat. Apply moist heat to the back. Soak in a warm bathtub for 15 minutes, or use a moist heating pad set on the lowest level.
- Get and stay fit. Regular exercise can keep your back and core muscles strong. This will help prevent and relieve back pain. Check with your health care provider to see what type of exercise is best for you.
- Perform regular exercise. Regular exercise helps to stabilize the low back and reduce stress on to the spinal (facet) joints.
Always check with your health care provider before taking any medication to treat your back pain.
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