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8 Tips To Prevent Hip And Back Pain During Pregnancy

2/20/2019

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Hip, pelvic and  back pain are very common during pregnancy and often continue after delivery. Moms-to-be think it’s normal to feel pain while pregnant, but this is not true! Check out these tips so you can make the adjustments to protect your hips and back.

1.  Use good lifting technique: never bend forward to pick anything up with your legs straight, avoid extreme reaching and avoid twisting your back.
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2.  For standing activities such as cooking, changing diapers, or even brushing your teeth; keep a small foot stool nearby and place one foot up on it, changing every 10-15 minutes.  If you are  standing in front of a cabinet, open the door and rest one foot inside of it!
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3.  Avoid prolonged positions: Take a break from sitting or standing every 15-30 minutes

4.  Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees.  If you are pregnant, lay on your left side.
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5. Avoid activities that may strain the hips and  back, such as crossing your legs, standing with all of your weight on one leg, climbing stairs too often, maintaining any unbalanced  position (like carrying your child on one hip).
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6.  Get in and out of the car by sitting into the car first, then turning to face the front.  Never reach across your car for bags or other items on the other side.
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7.  Get in and out of bed by rolling onto your side first, then raise yourself up.  Never sit straight up from lying straight on your back.
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8.  Avoid holding your breath.  When lifting, tighten your core and pelvic muscles to prevent increased strain on your back and pelvic floor.  This is called a “pelvic brace”.

Following these tips can help reduce your pain and prevent further injury during pregnancy.  It is also important to continue your new movement patterns into postpartum to prevent continued or returned pain.   If you have any questions or if you continue to experience pain, contact us at Huntley Physical Therapy by calling (847)582-0050 or click below to schedule an appointment.
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12/29/2020 02:41:38 pm

I like your PT tips. I need some back pain relief. I'll have to consider getting my routine updated with more workouts.

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8/16/2021 05:34:35 pm

I like what you said about rolling on your side first. I need to get a physiotherapist for my back pain. Every time I stand up, my back siezes.

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11/23/2021 04:55:09 pm

I didn't know that you shouldn't hold your breath when getting up. I need to get a physical therapist to help with my broken leg. I was in a skiing accident and have to do some exercises.

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Victoria Addington link
1/23/2023 11:18:24 am

It's great that you discussed that activities that may strain the hips and back must be avoided. My friend wants to relieve her back pain. I think it's best to seek help from a chiropractor that provides back pain treatment.

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  • Home
  • About Us
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  • What We Treat
    • Arthritis
    • Balance And Gait Disorders
    • Back Pain and Sciatica
    • Chronic Pain
    • Elbow, Wrist and Hand Pain
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Hip and Knee Pain
    • Incontinence
    • Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neck Pain
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Pelvic Pain
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    • Pre-Surgical Rehab
    • Post-Surgical Rehab
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