Back Pain during Pregnancy

by Gary A Clark, myotherapist


Because of its location in the pelvis the Iliopsoas muscle often gets compressed by the baby during the third trimester of pregnancy, causing really nasty backache for the expectant mother. 

I have treated a number of pregnant women for back pain, caused by this muscle, always with excellent results.

Because of their delicate condition I usually do a gentle spray and stretch with the woman lying on her side. The coolant spray is always followed up with a warm pack and if desired a gentle massage.

about the author:  Gary A Clark is a myotherapist and founder of Pain Busters Clinic, where he helps his clients find lasting relief from their low back pain and other chronic muscle pain.  For more information or to make an appointment phone Gary Clark at Pain Busters Clinic  (Western Australia)  9472 3852 or 0402 945 700

Pain Busters Clinic

Chronic Pain
Headache
Tension Headache
Migraine Headache
Migraine
Cluster Headache
Rebound Headache
Headaches
Headache Articles
Migraine Support
Face & Teeth Pain
Neck Pain
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder - myotherapy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel 2
Carpal Tunnel?
Back Pain
Eliminate Back Pain
Lumbago
Lower Back Pain
Low Back Pain
Pregnancy Back Pain
Sciatica
Sciatica & Piriformis
Foot Pain

The Body
Causes of Pain
Pain Areas
Fibromyalgia
Other Conditions
Treatment Approaches