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    Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy with Osteopathy

    The relaxed and stretched ligaments and tendons supporting the pelvis and lumbar spine are particularly stressed during pregnancy. Excessive mobility in these areas can cause the surrounding muscles to spasm in order to provide support. The woman's posture is altered as the increasing weight of the baby shifts the centre of gravity forward. These factors combine to cause poor posture such as hyperlordosis and hypercyphosis, both of which can cause and exacerbate back pain.

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      Arthritis

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        Understanding Lumbar Spondylosis: Causes & Care

        IntroductionLumbar spondylosis is a common spinal pathology, characterized by the progressive degeneration of the anatomical structures of the lumbar region. It mainly affects older people, but factors such as posture, intense physical activity, repetitive microtrauma, and even genetic predispositions can accelerate this process. Lumbar spondylosis manifests itself by wear...

        The reasons why pregnant women don’t tip over

        Scientists have long observed that pregnant women tend to lean back to avoid tipping over. However, this posture may place increased pressure on their spine, leading anthropologists to hypothesize that women's lower vertebrae evolved to reduce this pressure during pregnancy.The resilience of the female body during pregnancy is a marvel...

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