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Spine Care During Pregnancy

The following will help you prevent injuries to your spine during pregnancy.

  • Keep an upright posture
  • Reduce twisting movements to avoid straining the back
  • When lifting (particularly children) hold close to the body
  • Try to avoid caring children on one hip as it creates rotation of the pelvic joints.
  • When sitting, use a small cushion in the small of the back or better still, use a Swissball to sit on (especially in the later stages of pregnancy)
  • Strengthening the transverse abdominous and pelvic floor muscles gives mechanical support.
  • Strengthening of the posterior back muscles facilitate postural support.
  • Stretching of the chest muscles is helpful in preventing forward rotation of the shoulders.
  • Orthopedic pillows are useful for neck and shoulder tension.
  • Postnatally, make sure when feeding, that your spine is supported and use a comfortable feeding chair and/or breast feeding cushion.

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Spine Care During Pregnancy

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