Maternity Supports: Providing Relief For Moms-to-be
Pregnancy causes many physical changes that can wreak havoc on the body. Back pain, in particular, is one of the most common complaints of mothers-to-be, and with good reason: their entire sense of gravity changes.
A number of factors make the back more vulnerable to stress and soreness during pregnancy. They include: an increase in body weight that places more strain on the back than usual; the hormone relaxin that causes joints and ligaments to become more pliant, also leading to lower back pain; and finally, adjustments in posture made to accommodate the growing belly can also aggravate back pain.
Thankfully, there are measures moms-to-be can take that can significantly decrease discomfort caused by back pain during pregnancy.
Maternity Support Belt Braces Alleviate Back Pain
Here are some basic tips for alleviating back pain caused by pregnancy:
∑ Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees;
∑ Make an effort to maintain erect posture;
∑ Avoid lifting heavy objects or children; and
∑ Do light physical activity to help keep your back strong such as swimming or walking, or even a prenatal exercise or yoga class.
When these measures are not enough, consider wearing a maternity support. A maternity support transfers the weight of the abdomen onto the spine, where it can be carried naturally. This can help a pregnant woman retain good posture, which in itself will ward off back pain. By supporting the abdomen, a maternity support can also relieve leg pain, such as that caused by sciatica. Reducing pressure in the pelvis improves circulation in the legs, which reduces pressure in the sciatic nerve.
Several types of maternity supports are available at fairly low cost. There are simple belts, which can be worn below the abdomen. There are also belts that provide full torso support, offering maximum benefit.
Banner Therapy Products, is a convenient supply center for maternity supports, in addition to professional physical therapy, rehabilitation, and medical equipment, exercise gear, and thousands of spa products, salon and skin-care products, and massage-therapy supplies
Currently, Banner Therapy offers two choices and the company is about to release their own signature product. For those who are seeking full-torso support, the Loving Comfort Maternity Support is made from lightweight, ventilated elastic which sits comfortably on the skin. This product provides support for women with moderate symptoms. Also available is the Mother-To-Be Maternity Support, which includes a cushioned abdominal lift pad that helps transfer weight away from the abdomen and toward the spine, providing an almost instantaneous sense of relief. The Velcro pad gently hugs the bottom of the belly without uncomfortable compression.
Can a Maternity Support Help You?
A maternity support will benefit any pregnant woman. In fact, it is indispensable if moms or moms-to-be are carrying multiples, have severe back-related symptoms, or if they have a pre-existing condition which caused back pain prior to pregnancy.
New mom, Patty Emerson, of Brooklyn, NY, credited wearing a maternity support with significantly reducing her symptoms during her pregnancy.
“As the weeks of my pregnancy progressed, the ache in my lower back started to interfere with daily tasks,” Emerson explained. “Wearing a support gave me the extra help I needed to comfortably make my way to work and back.”
A maternity support can also be worn during exercise in pregnancy. Many women engage in physical activity during pregnancy, such as walking, and wearing a maternity support can help women to maintain correct posture during exercise and prevent injury.
Tom Maroney, CEO of Banner Therapy Products explains that the “The Mother-To-Be Support is a medical-grade product. It is the gold standard in maternity support products.”
A maternity support will help to lighten your load during pregnancy, allowing you to focus on preparing for your new arrival!
Liisa Sullivan, president Write Away, Inc., specializes in lifestyle, medical and food and beverage writing. She lives in Weaverville, NC. Visit www.bannertherapy.com or email:service@bannertherapy.com for more information.
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