Does anyone have any advice on relieving back pain? :(

Sarahfinnaa · August 2014

I'm 23 weeks and have been having back pains pretty frequently. Anything that could help?

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nopegoat · August 2014

Baths, tylenol, and possibly chiropractor.

Unfortunately its just a lovely side effect of pregnancy.

CandEChicago · August 2014

Talk to your OB/medical professional. I was having pain in my low back and tailbone. I have since received a prescription for PT and have a seat cushion.

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12429434/appt-follow-up-human-cone-of-shame#latest

Appears that you are newer... welcome and congrats!

pregnantinstyle · September 2014

First ask your OB. You never know if it could be caused by a normal pregnancy symptom or something else. I was told that I could use heating pads to soothe the pain, warm compresses, Tylenol or a nice massage by your significant other.

hellopartyof5 · August 2014

Depends on how severe. Prenatal yoga helps me a lot.

Cheekers2010 · August 2014

Little massage by my H every night and pillow between my knees when I sleep.

rebekahapratim · August 2014

Definitely pillow between the knees and stretching before bed! Also I used to shower in the mornings, but now I shower right before bed.. And that seems to help too!

MegsTactical · August 2014

Heating pad. Mine is my friend

klmurner · September 2014

All of the above, and exercise. Just like pre-pregnancy, if my abs weren't in shape enough to support my back, I was hurting.

arynras · September 2014

Heating pad has helped me a lot.

abenson3 · September 2014

nauticallife said:
Depends on how severe. Prenatal yoga helps me a lot.

This! Child's pose does wonders for relieving my back and hip pain.

toridear · September 2014

It embarrassing, but I got orthodic shoes. Helped so much!!

purplerozes · September 2014

Arnica lotion (it's all natural and I use the Arnicare brand). My husband massages it in my back most nights for 1-2 minutes and it's great.

ebilbao · September 2014

Heating pad, massage from DH and chiropractor. I would be miserable without these.

bowlwoman · September 2014

I second, third, and fourth the prenatal yoga. I had bad sciatica during my pregnancies with the girls, and I still use some of the movements/poses for sciatica today.

megbmeg · September 2014

Another fan of the yoga stretches. It doesn't have to be a full class to really help - just stretching before bed and when I get up helps a lot.

And even better than pillow between knees is just one knee on a pillow - keeps my hips more level. Good luck!

smack427 · September 2014

I use a snoogle pillow to sleep every night and it has helped significantly with my hip and back pain. Have you tried a pre-natal massage? I can't wait to go get mine! I also agree with the other moms about physical therapy and prenatal yoga. Good luck to ya!

BayCamp · September 2014

A warm Epsom salt bath does wonders for my back right before bed and also helps me sleep. I totally concur with child's pose and cat/cow. Swimming also gives me some temporary relief.

Shortstack06 · September 2014

Depending on where in your back, a better bra. Mine is between my shoulder blades and a decent bra makes a huge difference.

MeganK81410 · September 2014

Definitely look into a chiropractor! As everything shifts, it pulls the spine out of alignment. When it's in the right place, it's (usually) less painful. It's worth checking into!

SereJane · September 2014

Definitely agree with prenatal yoga and massage-they have really helped me.
I also mentioned my back pain to my dr and she printed out a couple sheets of exercises I could do to help back pain. Your dr could probably help with ideas.

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