Low back pain in pregnancy in the perspective of the biomedical model: a critical analysis

Authors

  • Cristine Homsi Jorge Ferreira Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Ana Márcia Spanó Nakano Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692001000300015

Keywords:

low back pain, pregnancy, women's health

Abstract

Low back pain is a problem that is faced by 50% of pregnant women and causes important social trouble. In spite of this, the problem is considered to be normal and is expected during pregnancy, which has contributed to the lack of prophylactic and relief measures. This work aims at understanding the historical and conceptual bases that have given rise to such naturalization as outlined by midwifery and by using world literature indexed on the topic from 1987 to 1997 as a theoretical framework. We have apprehended that a deterministic view related to this issue is supported by the biomedical model. Therefore, the adoption of effective solutions requires the incorporation of a new paradigm.

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Published

2001-05-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2001)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Low back pain in pregnancy in the perspective of the biomedical model: a critical analysis. (2001). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 9(3), 95-100. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692001000300015