Preventing and Relieving Back Pain

<p>Many physical changes during pregnancy can impact your back and potentially cause issues like pain or discomfort. Back pain during pregnancy is almost always lower back pain within three categories; lumbar spine pain, posterior pelvic pain, or a combination of these two. The prevalence of back pain in pregnant women is estimated to be 50% in the first trimester, 40-70% in the second, and 70-80% in the third trimester. Just because back pain is common doesn’t mean you should have to suffer through it. This episode will discuss the causes of back pain during pregnancy, considerations for prevention, and techniques and tools to relieve pregnancy back pain.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you to our sponsors</p> <p>20% off <a href="https://maternityinsoles.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mommy Steps</a> or <a href= "https://www.forminsoles.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Form</a> insoles with the promo code FEET. Mommy Steps insoles combine optimal arch support with a comfortable cradle for your foot. Changes during pregnancy like rapid weight gain and increased levels of Relaxin can create lifelong changes to the structure of your feet. Keeping your feet properly supported during pregnancy can help alleviate common pregnancy-related foot problems.</p> <p> </p> <p>10% off <a href="https://pregnancypodcast.com/8sheep/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">8 Sheep Organics</a> with the promo code PREGNANCYPODCAST. The Sleepy Lotion from 8 Sheep is specially formulated to help pregnant moms sleep better. This is the #1 lotion for pregnancy aches and pains like lower back pain, hip pain, leg cramps, restless legs, and general insomnia. The sleepy lotion is made only with six organic ingredients and is safe for mom and baby.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Save 20% off the <a href="http://amzn.to/2tFOBgb" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Zahler Prenatal +DHA</a> on Amazon with the code PREPOD20. You can always see the current promo code for the Zahler prenatal vitamin by <a href= "https://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/" tar