Oh My Aching Back!

There are many events along a women's lifetime that bring about musculoskeletal aches and pains. One event is the pregnancy/post-partum experience.

Common Obstetrical Complaints Due to Hormonal Changes and Weight gain

Low back pain
Leg cramps
Carpal tunnel syndrome
SI pain
Rib pain
Pubic symphysis or Groin pain
Urinary problems (urinary incontinence)
Foot or Ankle pain

Common Post-partum Complaints

Low back pain/SI pain
Dyspareunia (pain with intercourse)
Urinary problems (urinary incontinence)
Abdominal Adhesions (from C-section)
Pelvic Pain
Neck and Shoulder pain
Fatigue
Tendonitis

Thankfully, there are successful treatments for these impairments such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, support devices, body mechanics and postural training and modalities for pain (click here for more details )


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