middle back pain??

ErinC1014

I've been getting a sharp pain in my middle back- right along the bra line and on the right side.  It's worst when I'm sitting.. it used to just be when I was on the couch.. now it's when I'm driving/riding, in the office, etc etc... and it's getting worse and really painful.  I try sitting against a heating pad, and DH rubs my back, but it's only temporary relief.

Does anyone else have middle back pain?  I wonder what is causing it-- the baby's position maybe?  I mentioned it to my OB, and she gave me some back-stretching exercises to do.. they are temporary fixes too.  I'm thinking about seeing a chiropractor, but I'm not sure if he'll be able to do anything.

tokenhoser

That's exactly the kind of pain my chiro fixes for me.

Sounds like a rib or vertebrae out of place.

pandi02a

I am having the same pain. It really only hurts when I am sitting for too long. Ouch. I think it maybe where the ribs are spreading in the back. That's just a guess. 

ErinC1014

Thanks, Token.  I just made an appointment with the chiropractor.  Pandi, I'll let you know if it helps me!

MommyHarrison

Yes! This pain started for me at around 20 weeks and is continually getting worse. I have scoliosis, so I'm guessing its related to that. A visit to a chiropractor may be in my near future, as well. 

LeahRW

Yep, me too.  Always happens when I sit in one position too long.  Going for a walk sometimes helps.

mrbear83

Mine is def. a muscle issue. I got a bigger bra, which helped *a little*.  heating pad, stretches and rubbing are better, but it's the giant belly throwing my muscles out of whack.  I know how painful it can be to do anything but lay down!!

mzsparklepdx

Sounds like rib pain.  There is a tiny joint between the vertebra and rib bones, but it can be majorly painful it it's irritated.  Probably a result of shifting center of gravity, more weight from growing breasts, etc.  A chiropractor should be able to help a lot with that, along with the heat and stretching.

kacelle

I haven't had terrible lower back pain this pregnancy (just on days when I'm stupid and wear heels), but the middle back pain has been awful.  Seeing a chiropractor would likely help, but I haven't gone because I'm not sure how much they could do without having X-rays (it seems to me like it'd be a liability to do an adjustment without an X-ray) and I've never had them done.  

tokenhoser

My chiro's office doesn't do x-rays on anyone, ever. It seems more common in the States to do them, but it's not necessary. They should be able to tell by feel what's wrong - that's what they go to school to learn to do.