The Optimal Body 376 | Back Pain During Pregnancy
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
To learn more about this episode and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/376
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