Preventing and Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy

Preventing and Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy is a book written for the 80% of pregnant women who will experience back pain. It is a comprehensive guide that explains the causes of pregnancy-related back pain, and provides clear, illustrated strategies, exercises and stretches to relieve acute pain and prepare for childbirth.

Author: Alicia M. Silva Mspt
Publisher: Expect Fitness
Published: 10/31/2004
Pages: 130
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.24w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9780975582626

About the Author
Alicia Silva earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Boston University in 1996, and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1998. She worked as an inpatient physical therapist at university teaching hospitals in Ann Arbor, MI and Boston, MA before transitioning to outpatient therapy. After the birth of her first child in 2002, Alicia founded Expect Fitness with the goal of educating women about techniques to optimize strength, flexibility, and posture, to prevent pain, and to maximize their quality of life. Her book, Preventing and Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy, was published in 2004. As a yoga practitioner for almost a decade, Alicia wanted to expand her practice in order to help people improve not only their physical health but also their mental and spiritual wellbeing. She is a registered yoga teacher (200 hour level). Alicia is a physical therapist who currently treats patients part-time and teaches yoga. She recently joined the Medical Advisory Board for Wellness Professionals and blogs educational health information on a regular basis. In addition, she is on the staff of Breathe Joy Yoga's teacher training program.

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