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Pregnancy and Lower Back Pain: What to Do!

Back Pain editor — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:27:13 +0000

The decisions of picking a name… The anticipation and excitement… Painting the new room… Clothing, diapers and family celebrations. The joy of a pregnancy is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Unfortunately however, for many women the later months of pregnancy can prove to be quite challenging. One common problem many women face is lower back pain.

Lower back pain can be a horrible interruption in day-to-day activities for a pregnant woman. More importantly, it interferes with their quality of life, not to mention the enjoyment of one of the most memorable times of their life.

The obvious cause of lower back pain is the biomechanical stress being placed on the mother by the added weight of baby. As the baby gains weight the mother is pulled forward. In order to compensate for this forward pull, the mother has to lean her upper body backward. This puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the low back and pelvis.

This explanation of low back pain sounds complete. It is a true explanation but is only a small part the problem. The “hidden” cause of lower back pain is actually muscle imbalances. In fact muscle imbalances are a common cause of lower back pain in pregnancy but it is also responsible for back pain in a majority of the population.

The strength and tone of the muscular system is an extremely important factor when assessing a patient with lower back pain. Unfortunately, muscle imbalances are not addressed properly by most health practitioners… but just because they are not trained in identifying and addressing muscle imbalances, it doesn’t mean you have to continue to suffer…

But before I share with you the solution to this problem, let me first explain in more detail what a muscle imbalance is and how it causes back pain and sciatica…

In a nutshell, muscle imbalances work like this. Muscles work together with opposing muscles to allow movement at joints. One muscle stretches while the other shortens. Each side should be of equal tone and strength. When a pregnant woman walks, moves, bends, twists or sleeps she will typically do so in an unbalanced and awkward manner to accommodate for her increased weight. In addition, various everyday activities and positions we put our body in create imbalances in the muscle groups and during pregnancy it only worsens…

Muscle imbalances then pull the pelvis and low back out of alignment and this places uneven and excessive stress on the muscles, bones and joints.

The spine is comprised of 24 moveable bones with a shock-absorbing disc in between each bone. This spinal column rests on three large bones called the pelvic girdle. When this spinal column is in proper alignment it will carry a majority of the weight and stress being placed on the body. When one or more of these 24 bones misaligns, especially the pelvis, the muscles work overtime so to speak. They now have to carry the weight that the spinal column is supposed to handle. At this point the muscles are unbalanced and are very prone to an injury. Lower back pain is the most common expression of this problem.

If the above scenario takes place then the stage has been set for lower back pain and dysfunction. Not only does the soon to be Mom have to deal with safely carrying the baby, she has to now do it with a painful lower back. Let’s face it, the soon to be Mom is going to be in pain and she is not going to enjoy her most cherished time in life.

The Solution

The solution is based on a better understanding of muscle imbalances and how your body works… The first thing you have to do is fully understand what muscle imbalances are, how they are created and how they cause back pain and sciatica…

Once you understand muscle imbalances the next step is to identify the ones you have and understand how they are creating your pain… after you have identified the imbalances is when you can then begin addressing them with the right combination of corrective exercises, stretches and treatments…

Dr. Tomas Sullivan
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/pregnancy-and-lower-back-pain-what-to-do-99299.html

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What could be causing my lower left side back pain?

Back Pain editor — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:15:16 +0000

I have been in severe, crippling lower left side back pain for over a month now. The pain killers aren’t working, I can’t bend over to do anything without being in pain, and the xray revealed nothing. I can’t sit in my chair at work without being in pain. I have done NOTHING to injury my back. What are some possible things that could be causing my crippling lower back pain? Thanks.

have you had any bloodwork done? kidney problems can cause pain in the lower back

Yoga for Lower Back Pain : Cat Stretch Yoga Pose for Lower Back Pain

Back Pain editor — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:28:05 +0000

Learn how to do the cat stretch pose when using yoga poses for lower back pain relief in this free exercise video from a hatha yoga instructor.

Expert: Elizabeth Rose
Contact: www.artanayoga.com
Bio: Elizabeth Rose is a registered Hatha yoga teacher with a background in modern dance, gymnastics, martial arts, and circus arts.
Filmmaker: randy primm

Duration : 0:3:2

What should I do for lower back pain problems?

Back Pain editor — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:07:09 +0000

I have intense pain in my lower back that I have gone to a Chiropractor for, but it isn’t helping. Lately when I do sit ups a sharp pain accures when I hit a certain angle. I need a non surgical approach because I want to go into the marine corp. Would stretching and excercise do the trick by building up my back muscles? Or is it my spine?

Chiro can help very much, but, if is a muscle problem why not go first see a specialist, like an Orthopedist and then see what he refers you to. Let them do some test on you to be sure of what is the problem, here you can find quick solutions but what if is something serious. You can strengthen your core to help the muscle in your back, but again if is something serious, you can get hurt badly.
Have you tried a therapeutic massage? again it could be muscle spasm, trigger points, adhesion, things that they can work and get rid of, but they need to know if test had been done on you.
Heres a site where you can view the muscles of the back & you can see how they are connected to one another.
Good luck and feel better ^i^
sMT

What can i do about a minor lower back pain?

Back Pain editor — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:50:11 +0000

I am 45 year old. And i work 10-12 hors a day. I have very minor pain in my lower back . Is there any reccomendation or any exercise i can do to help it get better.

For the pain use ice for fifteen minutes out of an hour whenever you can. Stretching is going to help but when you are standing or even sitting squeeze the buttocks together as if someone is attempting to pull a hundred dollar bill from between the cheeks. This will help to level the pelvis and reduce pain. Lie on the floor on your back and slowly bring one knee up to the chest. Bear hug it into the chest and hold for ten seconds. Relax but don’t let go of the leg and repeat the pull four more times. Slowly return the leg to the floor and do the opposite leg. When the last repetition has been done do not return the leg to the floor but bring the opposite leg up and pull both of them into the chest. Hold for ten seconds and relax but hold both legs. Repeat that cycle four more times. At the end of the last repetition bring one leg down to the floor and put the foot flat on the floor with the knee bent at 90 degrees. Bring the opposite leg down in the same way and rock the knees to one side attempting to put the knees on the floor with your shoulders remaining on the floor. Return to the starting position and then go to the opposite side. This can be done as many times as you want. Do this series twice a day and more if possible.

Lower Back Pain Treatment Solutions

Back Pain editor — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:20:43 +0000

There are many different exercises and stretches you can do for lower back pain treatment. Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments. It doesn’t matter what age you are back pain can be a problem. Lower back pain treatment can be in the form of exercise and physical therapy or professional treatment as it all depends on the severity of the back problem. The back is one of the most important areas to keep healthy in order to have the ability to move around without pain.

One of the most effective things you can do if you feel a bit of strain in your back is simple stretches. By stretching your back and abdomen muscles those muscles will become stronger. When those muscles are strengthened there is less chance of the occurrence of back troubles considering the strength of the muscles to begin with. Lower back pain treatment, in terms of stretching, will also loosen the muscle up making them warm and letting the blood flow throughout the muscle. There are many different types of stretches for lower back pain treatment. You doctor will be able to suggest several that should help you.

If stretching isn’t working you may consider consulting a chiropractor. Many times lower back pain can be caused by different parts of the back not being aligned. By consulting a chiropractor they can tell you if everything in your back is how it should be. Not being aligned is one of the biggest causes of back problems. Lower back pain treatment is a specialty of many chiropractors as there are so many back problems that people have.

If you are feeling pain in your back because of an injury try applying heat to the area. Using heat loosens up the back and causes the back to become less stiff. This form of treatment generally alleviates the pain at first but finding out what is wrong with your back will only help the healing process in the long run.

The last option is surgery. This is definitely the final option if stretching and exercises do not work. Surgery for lower back pain treatment is only contemplated if there are no other option or if the other options do not work. Any type of surgery comes with risks so it’s important to be certain that it’s the only choice that is left. Lower back pain treatment is all about alleviating the discomfort you feel in the back which can be the most uncomfortable and annoying back problem. If stretching and exercising do not work something more drastic such as surgery may be your best option.

Dave W Jones
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/lower-back-pain-treatment-solutions-63710.html

Low Back Anatomy with pinched nerves, disc ruptures & pain

Back Pain editor — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:44:07 +0000

Learn about the structures in the low back [lumbar spine] that can cause pain. This includes disc ruptures or herniations, stenosis, arthritis, disc collapse and slippage.

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Lower Back Pain Explained

Back Pain editor — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:12:05 +0000

Common causes of lower back pain and the Chiropractic correction

Duration : 0:5:13

How do I alleviate my chronic lower back pain?

Back Pain editor — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:15:32 +0000

I’m a 20 year old who hurt my lower (left) back doing a low row at the gym a few weeks ago. While the pain is never severe, its been pretty persistent and frankly, quite pesky. What exercises/rehab can I do to alleviate the pain? Help from physiotherapists or medical professionals would be most appreciated

See: http://www.totlhealth.com/ACHYBACK.html

Lower back stretches

Back Pain editor — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:20:18 +0000

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