Preventing and Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy

"Preventing and Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy is a comprehensive self-help book designed to teach pregnant women and their maternity care providers an easy yet effective way to manage pregnancy-related back pain. It explains the basic anatomy of the spine, causes of pain, and various locations of pain. Exercise guidelines during pregnancy are then outlined. The self-help program consists of cardiovascular, strength, and conditioning exercises, as well as a detailed chapter on proper posture and body mechanics. There are eleven recommended daily programs and a chapter dedicated to management of post-partum back pain.