Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities. What causes the pain?During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles, weight gain and postural changes , these combined put excessive strain though the spine and pelvis. There are three common areas where pain may be felt: the low back, the pelvis at the back or the...more
Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities. What causes the pain?During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles, weight gain and postural changes , these combined put excessive strain though the spine and pelvis. There are three common areas where pain may be felt: the low back, the pelvis at the back or the...more
Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities. What causes the pain?During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles, weight gain and postural changes , these combined put excessive strain though the spine and pelvis. There are three common areas where pain may be felt: the low back, the pelvis at the back or the pelvis at the front (or pubic symphysis). The pain can be achiness or so sharp that you are unable to walk.The great news is that there is help!As a Physiotherapist the first thing I do is recommend that pregnant women experiencing these pains wear a pregnancy brace. Which brace you choose depends on where you are feeling the pain.If your pain is in your low back then a wide brace that helps to lift the weight of the abdomen is best, but if your pain is more pelvic in nature then wearing a pelvic belt which is narrower and sits lower is recommended - this works by holding your pelvic bones together (the job that the ligaments are supposed to do but can't as they are softening to prepare for childbirth).Wearing a pregnancy belt or brace gives...more
Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities. What causes the pain?During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles, weight gain and postural changes , these combined put excessive strain though the spine and pelvis....more
Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities. What causes the pain?During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles, weight gain and postural changes , these combined put excessive strain though the spine and pelvis....more
Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities. What causes the pain?During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles, weight gain and postural changes , these combined put excessive strain though the spine and pelvis. There are three common areas where pain may be felt: the low back, the pelvis at the back or the pelvis at the front (or pubic symphysis). The pain can be achiness or so sharp that you are unable to walk.The great news is that there is help!As a Physiotherapist the first thing I do is recommend that pregnant women experiencing these pains wear a pregnancy brace. Which brace you choose depends on where you are feeling the pain.If your pain is in your low back then a wide brace that helps to lift the weight of the abdomen is best, but if your pain is more pelvic in nature then wearing a pelvic belt which is narrower and sits lower is recommended - this works by holding your pelvic bones together (the job that the ligaments are supposed to do but can't as they are softening to prepare for childbirth).Wearing a pregnancy belt or brace gives...more
Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities. What causes the pain?During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles,...more
Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities. What causes the pain?During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles,...more
Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities. What causes the pain?During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles,...more
Are you pregnant and in pain? You are not alone, over half of all pregnant women experience back pain that affects their daily activities. What causes the pain?During pregnancy there is a softening of ligaments, stretching of the abdominal muscles,...more
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Permanent hair extensions are generally expensive. Due to the hefty fee, some end up with a less expensive alternative which is the clip-in hair extension. Anybody who wants a quick new look will find this sort of hair makeover extremely helpful....more