Lower Back Pain Relief Treatment During Pregnancy in Houston, TX

Pregnancy Back Pain Relief Backed by Personal Experience

Hi, I’m Dr. Banik, I am a mother of two beautiful boys and felt this way as well. While I am a dual board-certified physician, and offer pregnancy physical therapy who has spoken on the whole mother show twice, been voted top doctor by my peers for the past three years running, and have 15 years of academic training – none of it prepared me personally with the struggle through my pregnancies. First at conception with IVF, moving through pregnancy, delivery, and the difficulties postpartum.

I know firsthand the stress of getting pregnant with IVF, remaining pregnant, and having miscarriages. All in the hopes of delivering my child to hold them in my arms. Everywhere I looked everyone was getting pregnant. Sadly, I wasn’t and felt like a failure as a woman. Thankfully, life is much better now, and I hope to help transform your life as well.

This experience fuels my desire to ensure both mommy and baby are healthy. Whether that is naturally, c-section, or through fertility treatments. Your journey and obstacles are understood and accepted. The result is still the same.

Is putting yourself first really that selfish? You see, I understand firsthand how difficult it can be to ask for help. Many of my pregnant patients feel this way too. Thus, why I love providing help, hope, and assistance. Supporting you through your story during these emotional times. Imagine if life were different and you were able to get back to what you love quicker without the pains of pregnancy taking their toll on your body even after delivery!

We often see women years later who are still suffering from problems and pains that started during pregnancy or shortly after. So, if you recently gave birth (or are still pregnant) I encourage you to start thinking about addressing the problems that are keeping you from long-term health and happiness through natural and holistic pain relief.
If this is happening to you, you are not alone – and we hear this type of thing all the time. Pregnancy / postpartum patients are an area of expertise here in our clinic.

Simple Steps Toward a Pain Free Pregnancy

Imagine, It’s Monday and you are off to spin classes or yoga. 

At 30 weeks, you are finally at a point where it doesn’t hurt to walk for too long and get up when sitting, despite feeling his head VERY low. Just last week you started walking on your lunch break and possibly sneaking a walk-in after work every day. You also signed up for a fitness challenge three days a week.  

It’s like the pain is manageable now. You don’t have to force yourself to get there and the pain in your back is under control. You can walk correctly, and even when you lie down at night to switch positions or open your legs a little it doesn’t hurt. For the first time during this pregnancy, you don’t feel like you were letting anyone else down.

Back pain should not put your life on hold or stop you from doing the stuff you love doing. You should be able to move around as freely as you like. 

IMAGINE YOURSELF AS A HAPPY, HEALTHY, VIBRANT WOMAN WITH ENERGY FOR YOUR FAMILY, FEELING INCREDIBLE IN YOUR BODY & CONFIDENT IN THE LIFE YOU ARE CREATING.

This doesn’t happen by accident or with more time. Unfortunately, while most women focus on caring for their families they forget to care for themselves and get the pregnancy pain relief that they deserve.

Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum months (or years) are very demanding on a woman’s body. That is why it’s so important for women to consciously replenish their nutritional stores, and energy bank, and support their body in the healing process.

If you are like most of our patients – pregnancy (and postpartum) can be very confusing and because of this, many people just end up frustrated.

The most common misunderstanding we hear from women is thinking many common back pains need to be tolerated during and after pregnancy and that’s why . . .

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Main Causes of Back Pain in Pregnancy

Your body is doing a lot of work. A few simple reasons explain most pregnancy back pain:

Hormones loosen joints
Your body makes hormones that relax the ligaments in your pelvis so it can open for birth. That extra looseness can strain your back and hips. 

Posture shifts
As your belly grows, your center of gravity moves forward. You may lean back without noticing, which loads the lower spine and can make muscles sore.

Weight gain
Gaining extra weight during pregnancy is normal and healthy, but it makes your back muscles and joints work harder. After a while, they can feel sore and tired.

Abdominal stretching
Your belly muscles stretch to make space for the baby. When they can’t support your spine as well, your back works harder, which can cause pain.

Common Symptoms of Back Pain During Pregnancy

Back pain is common in both early and later stages. It may occur on the left or right side of the back and could be related to round ligament pain at night and lasting for hours. Around the world, 50% of women have cause back pain during pregnancy. Some symptoms are below.

• Missed Periods 
• Changes in the breasts like swelling pain etc
•  Fatigue
•  Nausea
•  Vomiting
• Increased body temperature
• Frequent urination
• Headache
• Mood swings

Safe Treatment Options for Back Pain During Pregnancy

The treatment for lower back pain in pregnancy at 20 weeks or any stage depends on the underlying causes. After evaluating your condition, doctors will suggest an effective treatment plan.

For pregnancy-related pain, options may include osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), specialized pregnancy exercises, and, in some cases, medication for lower back pain relief when pregnant. Supportive tools such as maternity belts, proper posture guidance, and warm compresses can also provide comfort. For more severe pain, physical therapy and additional medical care may be recommended by your doctor.

Many pregnant women also experience round ligament pain lasting all day, which can sometimes be concerning. A common question is, “Can round ligament pain last for days?” While it often comes and goes, some women report round ligament pain that doesn’t go away even after rest. Additionally, some may experience round ligament pain after pregnancy, which can linger as the body recovers postpartum.

At Osteopathic Healing Hands, we specialize in natural treatment (OMT) for pain relief during pregnancy. Our holistic approach helps you manage discomfort safely and effectively, whether you’re dealing with back pain relief in pregnancy or persistent ligament pain. Call us today or visit our clinic to learn more and get the relief you deserve.