A member asked:

I'm 5 weeks pregnant and my back is killing me. feels like growing pains. are they related? i started some light weight training yesterday as well.

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See ob/ gyn: Orthopedically, we see alot of pregnant women w/ sacroiliac joint pain because of the increased level of women hormones during pregnancy. This is normal in most pregnant women according to my ob. / gyn colleagues.Pelvic ligaments " stretch" to accommodate increased load... !

Answered 10/19/2013

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