Should I Be Doing Osteopathic Exercises During Pregnancy?

Osteopathy, a form of drug-free, manual medicine that focuses on total health through treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal system, will positively affect the body's nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems. Pregnancy is a perfect time for a woman to be introduced to the practice of osteopathic medicine. This is a time of change for many women and it isn't uncommon for most to experience some lower back pain. Pregnancy puts an enormous amount of strain upon the body, not only from weight gain but also from the changes that occur to the tendons and ligaments which support the lower back and pelvic area. The average amount of weight gain put on during pregnancy is 25 pounds and those 25 pounds are usually located directly over at the abdominal area. This puts a lot of strain on the spine and back muscles, usually resulting in lower back pain. ...