How to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy
About this episode
This episode discusses the causes of back pain during pregnancy and offers prevention and relief strategies.
Many of the physical changes that come with pregnancy can put stress on your back and lead to pain or discomfort. Back pain during pregnancy is almost always lower back pain, and it falls into one of three categories: lumbar spine pain, posterior pelvic pain, or a combination of the two. It is incredibly common, and the likelihood only goes up as your pregnancy progresses. Still, common does not mean you have to suffer through it. This episode breaks down why back pain happens during pregnancy, how to prevent it, and the evidence-based tools and treatments that can bring you relief, from simple daily habits to hands-on therapies and medication considerations. Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/backpain/ Thank you to the brands that power this podcast: Zahler goes above and beyond in formulating their Prenatal +DHA. It's made with high-quality nutrients like the active form of folate and bioavailable iron. Plus, it includes essential nutrients like omega-3s that you will not find in most other prenatal vitamins. In the month of July 2026, save 40% with the code ZPRENATAL40 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qgc7Jp You can always see the current…
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