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question for bedrest mamas

jewels1273jewels1273 member
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What do you guys do for your sore backs from laying down all the time (except when necessary)?  My lower back is killing me and it hurts to take a deep breath.  I am so stiff in my back.  Any solutions?  I may ask my OB on Tuesday if I can maybe go to the chiropractor, which has always helped with my lower back pain in the past.

 

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  • cadencaden member
    Aside from trying to switch positions (laying on back, then side, then other side)... nothing. But I got permission to get regular back massages and I'm thinking of doing that. Light stretches might help too. Maybe your OB can give you some useful ones.
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  • anyaleeanyalee
    I've been doing a few easy yoga stretches....child's pose and cat pose.  I also have been usuing lots of pillows at night so I can sorta lay on my back..but sideway too..it helps.  And ice. Other than that I think we just have to deal with it....our bodies are being de-conditioned.  It sucks!  But worth it for the baby(ies).
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  • HorseyMama08HorseyMama08
    Change positions often and ask your doctor if you're ok to use a microwaveable heating pad. The pads are inexpensive and work wonders for sore lower back.
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  • Ashlie1Ashlie1
    I use both heat and cold.  Eventually I got a TENS unit.  And the dozen pillows help.  Unfortunately I don't think there is a miracle cure.  The yoga stretches help, too.  I actually have been thinking of asking permission to go to a chiropractor also.  Let us know, if you go, if it helps.
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  • jgal84jgal84 member
    I have 3 options: change positions, put on an ice pack (it has straps to hold it in place) or use a heat pad. I've been having terrible back pain for the past couple of months (not sure why, because I'm still very small!) and before I was put on strict bedrest, I was going to my chiropractor. Anyway, I hope this helps!
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