One of the most common problems you may encounter during pregnancy is back pain. It’s unsurprising that your back will hurt when you are carrying an additional 30 pounds of weight in your abdominal area and your center of gravity changes. Also the s-shaped curve of your back is deeply accentuated. This increases the stress on both your upper and your lower back. Your breasts also grow significantly larger when you are pregnant. The engorgement begins by the end of the first trimester and this increases the amount of stress on your upper and lower back. So back pain is … Continue reading →