Saturday, December 12, 2009
80 Million women suffer low back pain during pregnancy
80 Million women suffer low back pain during pregnancy
Of the estimated 211 million pregnancies that occur each year, about 46 million end in induced abortion leaving approx 175 million births per year in 1999 (Sharing responsibility: women, society and abortion worldwide. New York, NY, Alan Guttmacher Institute, 1999.)
Although pregnancy is common, and low back pain during pregnancy is a
common clinical problem, many women still suffer low back pain during pregnancy.
In 1977, Mantle et al4 interviewed 180 postpartum women concerning the incidence and severity of low back pain during their recent pregnancies. The authors found that 49% experienced backache, and that one-third of these women considered the backache severe. Four hundred twenty-two women (49%) stated that they had suffered from low back pain at least once during the present pregnancy. ( Berg et al: Low back pain in pregnancy. Obstetrics and Gynecology 71: 1, 1988.)
Pregnancy increases the hormonal influence on joints and tendons causing the ligaments to become pliable and the joints to become more moveable. Together with an increased biomechanical strain on ligaments, muscles, and the skeleton. I was recently reminded what this is like after spending a few hours carrying 40 pound sacks of concrete. I was sore for two days. When you think about the fact that the average weight gain during pregnancy is 25 - 35lbs. No wonder 49% of pregnant women experience low back pain.
There is hope. Chiropractic. No other healthcare specialist is better trained to deal with the biomechanical changes that occur during pregnancy. That is why the doctors at Barton Chiropractic in Concord have been having such great results relieving low back pain in pregnant mothers. Since 1986 when I open Barton Chiropractic I have always enjoyed working with expecting mothers as well as newborns. Pregnancy should be the most wonderful time in a woman's life. Don't let back pain spoil this. Call 925 685-2002 now for your free consultation.
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