Back and pelvic care during pregnancy
Back and pelvic pain is common during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones sensitise your tissue to pain and the growing weight of baby places extra strain on your muscles and joints. This pain is not harmful in pregnancy but the strategies below can help reduce your pain.
Helpful stretches during pregnancy
* These exercises can be done on a chair if this is more comfortable for you.
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Pelvic circles *
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Side stretch *
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Forward stretch *
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Cat stretch
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Wall stretch Stand with your back against the wall and feet slightly forward from the wall.
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Stretches to manage lower back pain
These exercises are suitable during pregnancy and after giving birth.
More information
Find out more about physiotherapy during pregnancy, pregnancy care, or return to the Maternity page.
Last Updated:
07/03/2024