Effect of physical activity on low back pain in pregnant women

• DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0015.8109
• Publication Date: 2022-04-04T21:44:45Z
• Authors: Joanna Baran; Teresa Pop; Justyna Sieńko; Justyna Leszczak; Mariusz Ozimek; Emilia Waraksa; Waclaw Mirek; Jarosław Herbert
• Keywords: Demographics; Back Pain; Pain catastrophizing

The aim of the present study was to evaluate physical activity and its effect on prevalence low back pain. Additional research questions were formulated thoroughly examine topic under study. Was pain reported by participants before during pregnancy? Did women who physically active those inactive pregnancy experience pain? intensity depend activity? examined 118 aged 23 42 years. mean age 25.57 3.46 In terms demographics, one-third lived in rural areas twothirds urban areas. Most (72.9%) had higher education 75.4% them employed. Ninety-seven married. interview based an anonymous questionnaire with 30 visual analog scale (VAS). For 72% women, is accompanied (p<0.001). They viewed as a method management rather than prevention (p=0.010). Therefore, they undertook various forms relieve This one main motivations for taking up exercise pregnancy. benefits most commonly emphasized pregnant include faster return their pre-pregnancy slimness, easier delivery, reduced pain, improved mood.