Preventing and Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy

A back pain guide designed specifically for pregnant women.

by Alicia M. Silva

The book describes why women develop prenatal back pain and provides customized, illustrated programs to help women achieve a back-pain-free pregnancy. It is a comprehensive, user-friendly resource for the 80% of pregnant women who suffer with pregnancy-related back pain. It briefly describes the anatomy of the spine, explains causes and types of back pain experienced during pregnancy, and provides an easy-to-follow, well illustrated, exercise based treatment program. It is the first comprehensive back pain guide for pregnant women designed to empower women to achieve healthy, pain free pregnancies.

Written by a physical therapist, who has treated many women with prenatal and post-partum back pain. This is an invaluable useful resource for clients and therapists alike.

BOOK SPECIFICATIONS

2004 publication, 116 pages, soft cover bound, with illustrations