Identifies the causes and treatment of common back pain in pregnancy.

Back pain in pregnancy occurs in almost half of pregnant women, especially between the fifth and seventh month. Its origin usually has to do with changes in posture to maintain the center of gravity at the level of the pelvis and thus avoid imbalance, lose stability and balance.

The imbalance is presented by the growth and displacement of the uterus forward and is compensated by displacing the back back, producing what is called a lordosis of pregnancy. Some factors favor their appearance as overweight, sedentary lifestyle, poor postures, excessive work activities and spinal problems.

The treatment for back pain in pregnancy consists of physiotherapy and analgesics. If it does not improve, it should be evaluated by the orthopedist and perform complementary imaging studies. In most cases the management is ambulatory, but in some the pain is so severe and disabling that it requires hospital management and extreme analgesic measures.

Pregnancy back pain is reduced with directed gymnastics during the last two quarters and physical therapy assessment to correct posture and gait and strengthen the muscles involved.