Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Learn stretching and strengthening exercises, lifestyle changes, mindful breathing and stress reduction techniques to help treat back and pelvic girdle pain, as well as other common types of pain experienced during pregnancy and postpartum. This guide explains the anatomical and physiological changes that happen during pregnancy and postpartum and common types of pain that often occur as a result. The reader is then guided through a simple method to identify painful areas and then given stretching and strengthening exercises, mindful breathing techniques, and suggested lifestyle changes to help decrease stress and treat pain for a healthier, happier pregnancy and postpartum experience. Written by Deborah B. Riczo, PT, DPT, MEd. Softcover. 96 pages. Photo-illustrated.