During pregnancy as your uterus expands and your belly grows, your deep core muscles become overloaded and overlooked. This can lead to a separation, or diastasis, in your rectus abdominis that can result in lower back pain, mid back stiffness and pelvic pain. Training your deep core muscles, such as your transverse abdominis and obliques, can help alleviate pain and overall discomfort throughout your pregnancy. What are other reasons you should focus on strengthening your deep core muscles during pregnancy?
- To support your growing belly
- Improve your posture
- Decrease risk of incontinence
- Assist with delivery
- Faster postpartum recovery
Before exercising during pregnancy, make sure you have medical clearance from your OB when getting started. If you are unsure where to begin, contact a pelvic floor Physical Therapist today to learn how to safely exercise and modify your movements to ensure that they are suitable for you. Contact us for your free consultation today!
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/exercise-during-pregnancy
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25282439/