Common Causes of Pre-Natal Pain

Pregnancy involves many changes to the body in a relatively short period. Some of these, especially towards the end of pregnancy, can lead to discomfort and pain.

• Increased stress on the back due to rapid change in weight distribution
• Increased ligament laxity towards the end of pregnancy, causing pelvic pain
• Increased stretch and pull of tissues forward causing upper back, lower back and pelvic pain
• Increased pressure on organs in the abdominal region and on the lungs.
• Change in posture and walking pattern causing overload of some structure.
• Pregnancy creates rapid change in the body, some of which cause pain and discomfort.