Back and Pelvic pain in pregnancy

Back and pelvic pain during pregnancy is common with it affecting up to 80% of pregnant women. Due to the release of a hormone called Relaxin, which aids in the natural delivery of your baby, many of the ligaments that support the pelvis and spine become soft and are not as effective at supporting the spine. Unfortunately a side effect of this can be back and pelvic pain.

Many women feel that pain in their back and pelvis stops them exercising which alongside the growing abdomen will actually stiffen up you spine and can lead to an increase in pain.

There is hope however! with simple alterations to your posture and looking at how you are carrying out your everyday tasks, performing effective exercises could significantly reduce your pain.

FitBack & Bumps will explain the amazing changes your body goes through during pregnancy, giving you the confidence on which exercises are safe and effective. Aiming to teach you how to use your muscles to develop strength and support for your back and pelvis.

Because our ante and post natal exercise classes are run by Chartered Physiotherapists we are not only able to tell you why things may be aching but show you ways to fix them! This is what makes us different from other Ante and Post Natal classes. Expert advice is guaranteed.