Pregnancy Low Back Pain

Definition
– Pain in the low back during pregnancy is usually due to the sacroiliac joint. The sacro-iliac (SI) joint consists of the sacrum (tailbone) and the ilium (hips). The pain is usually felt during the pregnancy period. 

Method Of Injury
– Weight gained in the abdomen due to the baby causes a rotation in the pelvis
- Increase in hormones preparing the body for childbirth causes a laxity in the ligaments of the SIJ

Treatment
– PIER protocol will help to alleviate the symptoms (Pressure, Ice, Elevation, Rest)
- Pain usually will dissipate after pregnancy
- Brace SIJ, and support belly to decrease stress on the SI

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