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Low Back Pain in Pregnancy
Low back pain, to some degree, is relatively common during pregnancy, but with a little help and advice from a physiotherapist the majority of people can continue on as normal.
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Hormonal changes |
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Postural changes |
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Weight changes |
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Injury |
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Re-education and maintenance of good posture |
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Exercises to maintain movement / muscle strength |
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Physiotherapy - including massage, mobilisations, and provision of braces / supports when required |
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Post-natal re-education to speed / maximise recovery |
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