The Effect of Simple Exercises and Correct Daily Activities on Backache and Dependent Variables during Pregnancy Period

Few studies have been done to demonstrate the effect of various supplements and exercises on women's backache. This research was carried out in order to investigate the effect of appropriate exercises and correct body posture while daily activity in pregnant women. This experimental study was conducted on 132 pregnantwomen who referred to health and treatment centers and gynecologists of offices in year 2009 who were selected by available sampling method. Participants were divided into two groups by block method. The research was performed at four stages of history taking, training, implementation and final assessment. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods by SPSS 11 software. Most of women in two groups emphasized that their backache was unilateral, low set, stabbing and alternating. 18.2% of the case group and 36.6% of the control group experienced backache during pregnancy (p<0.05). In addition, 31.8% of women mentioned lifting of heavy objects, long time walking and standing together and daily activities alone as a factor effective on their pain. Doing exercises during pregnancy period does not eradicate backache but is beneficial in reducing backache by controlling its etiologic factors.