Back & Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy & Postpartum

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Back & Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy & Postpartum

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Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Deborah Riczo

Education, Exercises and Tips on Proper Breathing while Exercising

This book provides a simple method to treat pelvic pain, back pain, sacroiliac pain, hip pain and pain in the thighs, lower abdomen, groin and legs during pregnancy and postpartum. Education, exercises, tips on proper breathing while exercising and specific modifications are included for various stages of pregnancy and postpartum with emphasis on diastasis recti abdominis, the pelvic floor, and progressive core strengthening.

The book offers key exercises, including pelvic exercises, along with video links and beautiful color photos to ensure the exercises are performed correctly. Readers will gain a better understanding of the effects of musculoskeletal and physiological changes during pregnancy and postpartum and will be introduced to stress management techniques and lifestyle choices that can help provide relief for pregnancy and postpartum pain, including back pain relief and hip pain relief. They will also be offered guidance on whether or not to purchase an SI belt and how to use it properly.

A Step-by-Step Program

This book offers a step-by-step program that includes specific progressive exercises to help women experiencing pelvic pain during and after pregnancy. It explains the anatomical and physiological changes that happen during pregnancy and postpartum, common problems during pregnancy and postpartum, stretches and strengthening exercises, guidelines and lifestyle changes that can help, and continuing care during the postpartum period.

Includes Color Photos, Step-by-Step Instructions, and Video Links

Step-by-step instructions, color photographs, and links to video demonstrations help to ensure the exercises are completed correctly.

Sections in Back & Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy & Postpartum include:

• Section 1: What happens to my body when I am pregnant and after giving birth?
• Section 2: Common problems during pregnancy and postpartum
• Section 3: Addressing pain using the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method^SM
• Section 4: Stretches and strengthening exercises to support the PGM Method^SM
• Section 5: Guidelines and lifestyle changes that can help

Learn more about Back & Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy & Postpartum Deborah B. Riczo, _{PT, DPT, MEd}

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About the Author

Deborah B. Riczo, _{PT, DPT, MEd}

Since 2000, Deborah has specialized in helping patients manage sacroiliac and pelvic girdle pain. She developed the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method^SM (PGM Method^SM), an evidence-based program that provides a simple step-by-step approach to treating sacroiliac and pelvic girdle pain. Since 2011, Deborah has educated other practitioners on the PGM Method through physical therapy continuing education courses and presentations at state, national and international conferences, as well as doctoral programs. Deborah has written two self-treatment books based on this method and continues to provide patient education through social media.

From the Back Cover

From the author of Sacroiliac Pain: Understanding the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method, this book was written for women who are pregnant or in the postpartum period and for clinicians who work with them. It provides simple explanations for common types of pain often occurring during pregnancy and postpartum and provides the education and tools to help women address pain so they can feel their best.

The first two sections shed light on the many changes happening to a woman's body during pregnancy, as well as common problems and musculoskeletal conditions many women experience during pregnancy and postpartum. This includes back and pelvic girdle pain, as well as pubic, groin, hip and coccyx pain, diastasis recti abdominis, and pelvic floor dysfunction.

The next two sections use the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method^SM to provide a simple way to address pain and discomfort. This includes step-by-step instructions for the PGM Method^SM exercises with supporting video links. Detailed stretching and core strengthening exercises to support each method and color photographs are also included.

The last two sections provide guidelines and lifestyle changes that can help readers lead a healthier, happier life, including posture and body mechanics, healthy nutrition, tips for returning to work, an exercise planner, and more. This guide was designed to help women care for themselves in mind, body and spirit during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.