Exercise for the Prevention and Treatment of Low Back, Pelvic Girdle and Lumbopelvic Pain During Pregnancy

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The purpose of this study was to review the relationship between prenatal exercise and low back pain (LBP), pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and lumbopelvic pain (LBPP) during pregnancy.

Thirty-two studies were reviewed, and results indicated that compared with not exercising, prenatal exercise decreases the severity of LBP, PGP and/or LBPP during and following pregnancy. However, results also indicted that exercise does not decrease the odds of experiencing these conditions.

Reference:

Davenport, M. H., Marchand, A., Mottola, M. F., Poitras, V. J., Gray, C. E., Garcia, A. J., … Ruchat, S. (2018). Exercise for the prevention and treatment of low back, pelvic girdle and lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. Doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099400

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