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BACK TO BASICS Easing backache in pregnancy

There is a lot you can do to alleviate backache as well as prevent it. When your back hurts, it affects many other parts of your body. Anxiety and stress frequently manifest in our backs. Coping with life becomes difficult, never mind dealing with the pregnancy.

During pregnancy, there is a natural tendency to sway back onto your heels. Your growing baby puts pressure on the abdominal muscles. If these are weak and give way, it will cause an exaggerated curve in the lumbar area. Pain across your

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