Back pain during pregnancy is a very common pain among pregnant women, and can appear either from the beginning of pregnancy (first trimester), or worsen over time and appear in the second or third trimester (as happens more frequently).

This is why it is essential for every mother to have her own pillow for back pain during pregnancy.

In the vast majority of cases, back pain during pregnancy is caused by an overload of the lumbar muscles due to the great postural change that the mother undergoes during the sweet wait.

In this article I will explain how to choose the best pillow for back pain during pregnancy.

Just a few weeks after conception, a woman's body begins to evolve.

This change is due to the variation in the values ​​of some hormones (estrogens and relaxin) which promote muscle, joint and ligament relaxation .

The purpose of these hormones is to make the pelvis and all the mother's muscular-articular structures more mobile, which will have to leave room for the baby's growth and allow for a functional birth.

In addition to the hormonal factor, it is essential to consider that, month after month, the size of the uterus and the baby increases , leading to inevitable adjustments to the spine and posture.

In fact, as the belly increases, the center of gravity gradually moves forward causing a physiological (but burdensome) increase in the curves of the spine , especially in the lower back.

While back pain in the first trimester could be more easily caused by a sudden hormonal change and uterine contractile activity, back pain that the mother presents in the second and third trimester is more frequently caused by a muscular-articular overload of the lumbar region (and not only).

Back pain during pregnancy may be associated with lower abdominal pain (especially when the abdominal muscles are not sufficiently elastic), sacroiliac pain , buttock pain and sciatica .

The pregnancy back pain pillow is a panacea for all these problems.

To effectively treat back pain during pregnancy, I recommend that you contact an osteopath who specializes in treating pregnant women and purchase a pillow for back pain during pregnancy .

Due to the great postural changes that pregnant women undergo (muscle overload, large belly and decreased drainage of the lower limbs), we know well how many women suffer from back pain and insomnia .

That's why, it's highly recommended to have a pillow for back pain during pregnancy that you place between your legs and slide under your belly.

1. The pillow between the legs has the function of distancing the legs, keeping them aligned with each other and relieving the tension that is created on the pelvis and back (lumbar).

2. The belly pillow is the other half of the apple for an effective pregnancy pillow.

The three-dimensional lines of the pillow must be designed to adapt to the mother's belly like a delicate glove placed between her and the mattress.

When the mother lies on her side, the force of gravity and the weight of the uterus creates a rotation of the dorsal and lumbar spine, resulting in tension on the back muscles.

Thanks to its enveloping lines, the Dr-Silva pillow slides delicately under the mother's belly to best support her as she grows, month after month.

Thanks to a customized support, the pillow perfectly supports the belly and prevents its weight from stretching the abdominal tissues, rotating the spine and helping you solve back pain.

Osteopathy during pregnancy accompanies the postural development of the expectant mother and helps her prevent or resolve back pain during pregnancy.

Thanks to gentle and effective manual treatments on the musculoskeletal system, the osteopath supports the evolution of the center of gravity and the curves of the spine, relaxing the muscles and improving joint mobility in the various body regions.

During treatments, the osteopath not only evaluates the lumbar region but also performs a complete and in-depth postural assessment of the patient's posture.

The treatment will be aimed not only at resolving the back pain, but also at improving the posture that created the lumbar overload and the resulting lumbago.

Click here to schedule your osteopathic visit during pregnancy at our Medical Center in the province of Monza and Brianza.