What is the relationship between pregnancy and back pain?
Pregnancy can be tough on a woman’s back. Back pain during pregnancy typically occurs in the area of a woman’s back where the pelvis meets the spine, also known as the sacroiliac joint. Some causes of pregnancy-related back pain include weight gain, posture changes, hormone changes, and muscle separation. To treat back pain related to pregnancy, it’s recommended that women maintain regular exercise, apply heat and cold to the region, and improve posture.
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As we all likely know, every relationship varies and “healthy” might mean different things to different people. While this blog post will focus primarily on romantic relationships, the majority of these topics can apply to many different kinds of relationships.