IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE
During pregnancy, take particular care of your back by protecting it from strains and possible injuries. Backache is one of the most common problems experienced during and after pregnancy. There are many causes, but one of the main causes is bad posture due to the extra weight you have been carrying.
Remember, if at any time you feel that any exercise you do is not working for you, ask a fitness instructor to show you how to do these exercises properly.
- Gentle exercise can improve your posture and strengthen your muscles
Regular exercise will help you to strengthen your muscles and adjust your posture, enabling your body to maintain alignment and balance.
- Stand with your feet, hip distance apart
- Feel the weight of your feet on the floor
- Tilt your pelvis forward, your tailbone down towards the floor and pull your baby up and in towards your spine.
- Make sure you have a natural curve in your back - it should not be arched.
- Lengthen through the spine and aim for a nice straight back.
- Keep your shoulders back and down and imagine you have a string pulling your head upright.
