Why back pain is so common during pregnancy

Having an ergonomically-supported posture while sitting for extended periods can help decrease the frequency and intensity of back pain. — wavebreakmedia_micro/Freepik

Experencing back pain during pregnancy is common and is caused by many factors.

These factors – which are due to the anatomical, postural, vascular and hormonal changes that take place naturally during the course of pregnancy – tend to develop simultaneously and cause pain in the woman’s body.