Ouch!! Back Pain During Pregnacy

I don't think there is a single woman that has not experienced back pain at some stage during their pregnancy. With all the hormonal and physical changes to your body while pregnant there is no surprise that back pain occurs but there is plenty that can be done to help ease the discomfort and prevent it from becoming a long term problem.

I suffered with back pain while pregnant with my daughter and by the end of the day it was always worse. After suffering with back pain for a few weeks, I was in my twentieth week so I decide to see if I could make myself more comfortable as I still had 20 weeks to go.

I went and saw a physiotherapist and this was what they told me.

• Massage: This soothes tired, aching muscles. Lean forwards over the back of a chair or lie on your side. Ask your partner to gently massage your lower back and the muscles that run either side of your spine. A trained massage therapist, your midwife or a physiotherapist may be able to help you further.
• Heat and water: A warm bath, a hot pack or a warm jet of water from a shower head can ease discomfort.
• Good Shoes: Have good shoes that support your feet and arches which will help to keep your hips and back in good posture while standing with the increasing flexibility in your joints.

As I was heavily pregnant heading into summer in Queensland, I was did not particularly want to head into summer wearing closed in shoes all the time and wearing thongs was not an options according to my physio I needed orthotic thongs.

ZORI's were the ones that fixed the problem. They are an orthotic thong that helps prevent curvature of the spine, has high arch support which preserves foot structure, promotes good posture and absorbs impact shock forces which was why the physio recommended them and not only for while I was pregnant but to wear from now on. I wouldn't go back they are so comfortable and I wear them everywhere. Now my Partner, mother in law and many other family members now wear ZORI's and the best thing is that they are reasonably priced at $49.95.They are available at selected CVS and Walgreens store in the USA and most Pharmacies in Australia. 

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