Pregnancy and Back Pain

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Pregnancy and back pain go hand in hand – up to 50% of pregnant women will develop back or sacroiliac joint pain.

pregnancy and back painInitially its worth trying to avoid activities which may cause the problem in the first place. This section on prevention of back pain during pregnancy offers some suggestions.

It is very common for preganant women to develop problems with the sacroiliac joint. This .is caused by a disruption of the sacroiliac joint due to the hormonal and mechanical changes associated with pregnancy. Read more about the sacroiliac joint and the changes that occur during pregnancy in this back pain in early pregnancy section.

pregnancy and back pain

Sacroiliac joint pain is made worse with activities that involve using one leg. (This may seem odd but single leg or unilateral activities stress the joint). Examples of this include getting in and out of the car and climbing stairs etc.

Tips to avoid getting sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

 

Lower Back Pain Toolkit Home Page

Pregnancy Back Pain Overview

Causes of Back Pain in Pregnancy

Prevention of Back Pain during Pregnancy

Treatment of Lower Back Pain during Pregnancy

Back Pain in Early Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Back Pain - Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction