Effect of Postnatal Exercises and Education on Lowback Pain in Early Postnatal Mothers
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i6.9824Keywords:
postnatal, low back pain, stabilization exercises, core muscle exercises and postnatal back care.Abstract
Background: Back pain is one of the most common problems during postpartum period. The physical
and mental changes and demands in postpartum period challenge the quality of life of postnatal mothers.
Approximately 70% of women report back pain at some point in their postnatal period. This study aimed
to analyze the effect of postnatal exercises and education on functional outcomes of low back pain in early
postnatal mothers. Methodology: Experimental group was treated with core stabilization exercises along
with education on postural care and back care while control group were on conventional postnatal exercises
and education. Follow up sessions were conducted once in two weeks for experimental group and both the
groups were followed up by phone calls. Results: There is a significant reduction in disability from baseline
(p<0.05*) in the study group and both the group had shown significant reduction in VAS from baseline
(p<0.05*). Conclusion: Core stability exercises along with postural care and education will increase the
strength of lumbo-pelvic muscles, improve posture, physical activity level, decrease the pain intensity, and
improve the functional disability in postpartum period.
