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[Low back pain during gestation].

Flavia Silva Novaes1, Antonieta Keiko Kakuda Shimo, Maria Helena Baena de Moraes Lopes

  • 1Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas. fsn00@yahoo.com.br

Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|September 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Low back pain affects about half of pregnant women, often in the last trimester. More research is needed to improve quality of life for expectant mothers experiencing this common pregnancy symptom.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition affecting approximately 50% of pregnant women.
  • Physiological changes during pregnancy alter posture, increasing LBP incidence, particularly in the third trimester.
  • The exact causes of LBP in gestation remain unclear, necessitating further investigation.

Purpose:

  • To qualitatively analyze scientific publications on low back pain during pregnancy (gestation) from 1999-2005.
  • To identify current knowledge gaps and research needs concerning pregnancy-related low back pain.
  • To inform future research directions for improving maternal well-being.

Summary:

  • A review of scientific literature (1999-2005) highlights the significant prevalence and impact of low back pain in pregnant women.

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  • Common treatments include analgesics, antiphlogistics, exercises, and physiotherapy, though specific causes are not fully understood.
  • This pain can lead to motor disability, affect daily activities, and complicate postpartum infant care, with some discomfort persisting for years.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the need for enhanced research to improve the quality of life for pregnant women suffering from low back pain.
    • Provides a foundation for developing targeted interventions and management strategies for pregnancy-related musculoskeletal issues.
    • Emphasizes the long-term implications of low back pain, extending beyond childbirth and affecting maternal health postpartum.