The 4 Best Stretches to Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy (they're so simple!)

Back pain during pregnancy is one of the most common discomforts experienced by women who are expecting.

Having said that, pelvic and back pain during pregnancy - while common, is not necessarily normal and doesn't have to be something you just put up with!

In this video, I share my top 4 stretches that I did all of the time during my own pregnancy and recommend most often to my pregnant patients when they come to see me with back or pelvic pain issues.

If you're local to Brisbane and are dealing with back pain during or after pregnancy come see us at our studio in Paddington!

https://www.bodyandbirthphysio.com

The 4 Stretches are:

1) Standing Hamstring Stretch
2) Standing Groin Stretch
3) Thoracic and Shoulder Stretch
4) Standing Hip Flexor Stretch

These stretches are gentle enough for mums-to-be at any point in their pregnancy, and you can do them as much as you like as long as you feel comfortable!

The more often you get to do these stretches, the better. When I was pregnant I would hold them for 15 to 20 seconds and do them about 3-4 times a day in the morning when I woke up, before going to bed in the evening, and any time in between during the day when I felt like I needed to move.

Keep in mind we don't need to aim for the most intense sensation ever! We're actually just looking for that initial gentle pull which begins to get your body moving in different ways, so don’t feel you need to push too hard into these stretches.

You can check out the entire blog with a thorough description on why these stretches are great and how exactly you can do them below!

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Please leave any questions or comments below, happy to help.

Happy stretching mama!