Hi Julie, I have been doing a bit of bellydancing for 6 years and I believe my back is a lot stronger for it. I don't get anywhere near the amount of low back pain I used to get. More fun than formal exercise too. Are you protecting your back by trying to stay at the same level with the woman by sitting on the floor or a foot stool? Don't forget to make sure your abdominals are strong enough to support your back also. Bellydancing will help there too. Or do a few crunches (not situps). Cheers Judy
--- Julie Garratt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > I've just started work as a midwife and I think I need some > exercise to strengthen my back, feeling a bit stiff after > catching babies in the shower, bath, floor, birth stool ect. I > think it is a sustainability issue of practice, a good strong > back. I don't ever want my physical ability to dictate how a > woman wants to birth. Anyone tried pilates or belly dancing? > Any other good suggestions? > Ta Julie:) Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
