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In brief For about half of all pregnant women, low-back pain is inevitable. Physicians who can specify what type of back pain the patient has-lumbar, sacroiliac, or nocturnal-can institute targeted treatment that addresses the relevant pathophysiology. Acetaminophen and certain modalities such as icing the area are the basis of acute treatment in conjunction with ergonomic adaptation and a good low-back exercise program. This will help decrease stress on the low back, making back pain less likely. Before a woman becomes pregnant, encouraging her to become fit and resolving existing back problems is the key to back pain prevention.
In brief For about half of all pregnant women, low-back pain is inevitable. Physicians who can specify what type of back pain the patient has-lumbar, sacroiliac, or nocturnal-can institute targeted treatment that addresses the relevant pathophysiology. Acetaminophen and certain modalities such as icing the area are the basis of acute treatment in conjunction with ergonomic adaptation and a good low-back exercise program. This will help decrease stress on the low back, making back pain less likely. Before a woman becomes pregnant, encouraging her to become fit and resolving existing back problems is the key to back pain prevention.
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