Severe back pain!!!

LouiseTobias

I am 18 weeks along, and my back is just killing me.   I can barely walk its so painful, its like I need to 'crack it' if you know what i mean?   It just feels so stiff all the time.   Sometimes i use a tennis ball to try to loosen it up but that doesn't seem to help.   Can anyone give advice on some releif???

 

 

tokenhoser

Heating pad, warm bath, prenatal yoga, prenatal massage, and/or a trip to the chiropractor.

smiling76

can you soak in a warm tub or take a warm shower??  I have this on and off--it sucks.  I"m finally visiting a chiropractor tomorrow.  Sometimes a heating pad will work--even if just around the shoulders it'll relax the muscles 

MegZRN

Chiropractor stat!  

sandrajeant

If you find a prenatal chiropractor in your area they will become your best friend!  I love mine!  She has really helped to keep everything comfortable.

Bakeration

Now that your body is shifting and losening, having great posture while sitting at your desk, etc. is crucial.  This may sound silly but what type of shoes are you wearing?  I was using boots with maybe a 1 - 1 1/2 inch heel and by shifting to flats it made a HUGE difference.

I was begging my husband to come up with a way to walk on my back without hurting the baby it hurt so bad one night.

klibby707

I ditto what the above poster says.  TRY CHANGING YOUR SHOES!  I was wearing boots with a wedge to work, and finally, one day, I decided to change to flats.  Back is awesome now!!!