376 | Back Pain During Pregnancy

The Optimal Body

In this episode, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, explore back pain during pregnancy. Doc Jen shares her personal pregnancy journey, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and supplements from Needed. They discuss the prevalence of back pain among pregnant women, highlighting the physiological changes and biomechanical shifts that contribute to discomfort. The hosts stress the benefits of maintaining physical activity, referencing updated guidelines that encourage exercise during pregnancy. They also address psychological and social factors affecting pain perception, advocating for a holistic approach to managing back pain and promoting overall well-being.

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What will you learn from this PT Pearl:

00:05 - Introduction to the Podcast

00:19 - Nutritional Support During Pregnancy

03:11 - Prevalence of Back Pain in Pregnancy

04:36 - Biomechanical Changes During Pregnancy

05:24 - Importance of Electrolytes

07:20 - Body Mechanics and Pain Perception

09:12 - Pelvic Pain Statistics

10:57 - Reframing Beliefs About Pain

13:05 - Components of Pregnancy-Related Pain

13:55 - Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy

16:26 - Physiological Benefits of Exercise

18:19 - Importance of Exercise for Back Pain

19:45 - Exercise Guidelines for Pregnancy

20:01 - Impact of Prenatal Exercise on Pain

20:52 - Exercise and Postpartum Functionality

21:51 - Pain Management through Movement

22:10 - Anterior Pelvic Tilt Awareness

24:06 - Core Exercises and Diastasis Recti Myths

25:07 - Balancing Pressure in the Core

26:11 - Genetics and Diastasis Recti Recovery

27:50 - Dynamic Awareness of Pelvic Movements

29:21 - Full Body Low Impact Plan

30:08 - Community Support for Exercise Modifications

31:20 - Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider

32:32 - Setting Up for Successful Recovery

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