Role of Exercise Treatment of Low Back Pain in Pregnancy

We describe the biomechanical changes that may lead to sacroiliac dysfunction during pregnancy, pubic symphysis dysfunction, diastasis recti in the peripartum period, and pregnancy-related low back pain. Our focus was to examine the impact of exercise on each condition.Recent FindingsWe consolidated updated guidelines for physical activity throughout pregnancy, explored whether exercise is effective for stabilizing the low back and pelvic girdle in pregnant and postpartum patients as well as reviewed the absolute and relative contraindications to physical activity during pregnancy.SummaryPLBP and PPGP stem from multiple etiologies and can affect women during their pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Exercise during pregnancy is recommended for the cardiorespiratory fitness of pregnant women, appears to reduce disability and sick leave from work, and is considered to be relatively safe except for noted contraindications.
Source: Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research