The effect of specific exercises on back pain during the third trimester in Primigravida population

Abstract

Background: Back pain is the most common musculoskeletal discomfort among Primigravida females. The back pain tends to increase as the gestational age increases due to the physiological and biomechanical changes that occur to accommodate the growing foetus. Primigravida females compared with multigravida need longer adaptation time for physiological and psychological changes of pregnancy as their body is experiencing it for the first time. Methods: This research included 30 samples between the ages of 21-35 years with self-reported back pain during the third trimester. Subjects performed a structured exercise program designed for back pain during the third trimester under the supervision of a trained physiotherapist. Pre and post-treatment VAS were reported and compared. Results: The result demonstrated that there was difference in pre and post-VAS. Exercise plays a significant role in reducing the intensity of back pain in this population. Conclusion: Exercise plays a crucial role in ameliorating the discomforts of pregnancy during third trimester in primigravida females. So an effort should be made to add the exercises during third trimester to reduce the discomfort of back pain in primigravida females.