Abstract

Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises during Pregnancy on Low Back Pain and Quality of Woman's Life

Highlights

  • Pregnancy alters the physiology of a woman's body

  • Aim of the Study The aim of this study was to assess the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises during pregnancy on low back pain and quality of woman's life

  • The current study showed that, the beginning of low back pain occurred in the second trimester among three fifths of the study group compared with one half of the control group

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Summary

Introduction

Pregnancy alters the physiology of a woman's body. It has an obvious changes on different systems in the body. Large percent of women suffer from low back pain (LBP) during pregnancy which may have adverse effect on women's quality of life. Symptoms of LBP during pregnancy affect the daily living activities and decrease quality of women's life (QOL) leading to periodic bed rest and work absenteeism. Some studies showed that LBP increases as pregnancy advances and interferes with their daily activities It can prevent pregnant women from going to work and to have disturbing sleep. Many women during pregnancy suffer from low back pain (LBP) This pain has a significant effect on women’s quality of life. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises during pregnancy on low back pain and quality of woman's life. Pregnant women who wish to stop pharmacological pain relief should be taught about PMR

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