Pregnancy back pain is very, very common, yet there is a lot you can do to bring relief and ease the tension in your back.

1. 5 E A S Y WAY S T O
AV O I D B A C K PA I N
D U R I N G
P R E G N A N C Y
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2. There are many, many reasons why people
seek advice regarding back pain during
pregnancy.
Back pain and pregnancy seem, for many
women, to go hand in hand. More than
seventy percent of women experience
back pain during the middle and later
stages of pregnancy, and back pain is the
single biggest discomfort women
complain about during their time anxiously
awaiting for the arrival of their baby.
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3. W H Y D O W O M E N G E T
B A C K PA I N D U R I N G
P R E G N A N C Y ?
There is no one reason for pregnancy-related back pain, but
an array of causes. These include:
✓ Hormones of pregnancy loosen and relax ligaments and
joints, particularly in the pelvis. This causes ligaments that
support the spine to also loosen; this can cause pain and
instability of the spine.
✓ You are gaining weight and it is concentrated in one area.
The spine has to support this extra weight; it alters your
center of gravity, which in turn alters how you stand upright.
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4. W H Y D O W O M E N G E T
B A C K PA I N D U R I N G
P R E G N A N C Y ?
✓ The pressure of your growing baby can
compress nerves and blood vessels in the back
and pelvis, causing issues such as sciatica.
✓ Later in pregnancy, the muscles that run
between the ribs and the hips over the abdomen
can separate; this can make pain worse.
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T o p S p i n e S u r g e o n N Y C

5. 5 S I M P L E WAY S T O
AV O I D P R E G N A N C Y
B A C K PA I N
Pregnancy back pain is very, very common, yet there is a lot you can
do to bring relief and ease the tension in your back.
✓ Maintain a Good Posture. Slouching puts extra strain on your spine.
Avoid wearing high heels while you are pregnant, use a small pillow to
support your back while you’re sitting, and don’t cross your legs.
✓ Apply Deep Heat. Heat packs, used safely, are a great way to improve
blood flow to your muscles and relieve pain in your back. Be very careful
to only use them for about fifteen minutes and no more than three
hourly, as you don’t want to overheat your body. Indulging in a
pregnancy massage is a great way to spoil yourself and help relieve back
pain also.
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EZRIEL E. KORNEL, MD
T o p S p i n e S u r g e o n N Y C

6. 5 S I M P L E WAY S T O
AV O I D P R E G N A N C Y
B A C K PA I N
✓ Exercise. Regular gentle exercise improves your flexibility and
strengthens your muscles. Enjoy time walking, swimming, riding a
stationary bike, or doing pregnancy yoga. Your doctor can recommend
suitable exercises to help.
✓ Move Mindfully. Lift only small objects, bending the legs and never
using your back or bending from the waist. Look after your back and take it
easy. Don’t twist when doing housework. If you need to stand for any
period of time, use a stool to rest one foot at a time to be more
comfortable.
✓ Sleep Comfortably. Sleeping well during pregnancy can be challenging.
The ideal position for sleep is on your side, with a pillow between the
knees, under the abdomen, or behind your back (or all three!).
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T o p S p i n e S u r g e o n N Y C

7. F O R R E L I E F F R O M S E V E R E O R
C H R O N I C B A C K PA I N – S E E A
T O P S P I N E S U R G E O N
The great news for expectant moms experiencing back pain is that,
unless back pain was an issue for you prior to your pregnancy, it will
in all likelihood improve dramatically after you give birth and get
back to normal in time.
Dr. Ezriel E. Kornel is a top spine surgeon in NYC. He has many
years of experience in all aspects of spine surgery in NYC, and he is
also an expert in all aspects of back pain, its causes, and its solutions.
Dr. Ezriel E. Kornel is a caring professional who takes a holistic
approach to his patients. He offers expert opinion and advice relating
to back pain and the need for surgery. Dr. Ezriel E. Kornel sees
patients in NYC, Westchester County, and Dutchess County.
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EZRIEL E. KORNEL, MD
T o p S p i n e S u r g e o n N Y C

8. F O R R E L I E F F R O M S E V E R E
O R C H R O N I C B A C K PA I N –
S E E A T O P S P I N E
S U R G E O N
Please call our office at 914-948-0444 to
schedule an appointment to see Dr. Ezriel
E. Kornel, or visit our website at
TOPSPINESURGEONNYC.COM to learn
more about pregnancy-related back pain
and whether you may benefit from surgery
for a chronic issue.
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T o p S p i n e S u r g e o n N Y C