All pregnant women suffer from back ache. This is largely to the excessive load they have to carry along with their own increasing weight. Back ache also forms one of the symptoms of pregnancy. As a expectant mother progresses with her pregnancy, there is increased pressure from her growing womb on the spine. Pain killers, if administered by your doctor can be taken, however it would be better to resort to more natural means to get rid of the pain. Back pain exercises during pregnancy can be undertaken only if you have a go-ahead from your doctor. Do not venture into doing exercises if you have been warned to be on bed rest.

Some of the exercises that you can indulge in are the cat back stretch. You will have to get down on all fours for this. Stretch your back into a straight line so that your neck and your tailbone are aligned. Arch your back gradually beginning with your tailbone and stretch all the way to your shoulders. Hold the position for five seconds and repeat.

Kneel down and bend forward. Stretch your hands and place your palms flat on the floor. Slowly begin to move forward and backward in a rocking movement. As you progress with your pregnancy, you will need to keep more space between your knees. Once done, sit back on your knees and stretch your hands forward.

For this exercise, you will need to sit on a hard backed chair. Relax your arms on either side. Slowly bend forward and let your arms dangle next to you. Hold the position for five seconds and then gradually sit straight up without arching your back. Do this in sets of five.

There are several back pain exercises during pregnancy. But all of them have to be indulged in carefully and with utmost regard to your own health and that of the baby.