Low-back Pain During Pregnancy and Its Psycho-social Implications

"OMT will be used to treat pregnancy women after having performed a manual osteopathic assessment. The first osteopathic evaluation is carried out during the 12th week, with the possibility to undertake a personalized treatment built on the needs of the single patient; the chosen techniques are based on the collected data by the operator. A black-box type of treatment is undertaken."

Administration of routine care based on international guidelines

Mindfulness group weekly meetings. Mindfulness practices consist of cognitive and behavioral treatments for depression and anxiety, including mindfulness-based stress reduction and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Weekly yoga group meetings. Yoga is a mind-body practice that encompasses a system of postures, deep breathing, and meditation. In this context, yoga practice is adapted to pregnancy with the aim of benefit women who suffer from anxiety, depression, stress, low back pain, and sleep disturbances.

Nutritional advice to all women participating in the study at 12 weeks of pregnancy, with the possibility of starting an individualized path.

There will be five personalized coaching sessions during the pregnancy.