Back Pain

corrado2

Hi Everyone,

Is anyone else having really tough back pain?  This week I took a training class for my job and it involved a lot of sitting without being able to get up and stretch to often.  Now, my back is so sore/tight. I try to do stretching to relieve some of the tightness, but it really only marginally helps.  I get more pain after sitting for long periods, or standing for long periods.  Does anyone do any specific back stretches that really help them (low back).  I try to do the cat-cow stretch, child's pose, and pelvic tilts, but would love any other suggestions that you feel work well. Thanks

mrsshawnavanb

https://www.babyzone.com/pregnancy/prenatal-care/back-pain-relief_95373

 

Also, I just talked to my OB about it at this week's appointment and she gave me a sheet with some specific stretches on it. Maybe ask your Dr for one.

jlovesky

My doc sent to me phys. therapy when my lower back was bothering me and it helped SO much! That was actually pretty early on my in pregnancy and the stretches i did then aren't really working at this stage but talking to your doc or looking into therapy could be really helpful!

FirstTimePregnancy

My back pain has become so severe that my OB took me out of work this week on disability.  Then again, I do have a prior back injury that seems to have resurfaced as a result of the pregnancy.  I have been going to PT and just today started PT in the pool, which seemed to help some.  If you have a local Y or some other indoor pool, I would highly recommend swimming.  Aside from that, I have an exercise ball that I sit on and do stretches from side to side as well as the ones you have mentioned.  So far 3rd tri hasn't exactly been fun and I know it's only going to get worse as the baby grows.  Best wishes!