Back hurting...already?

meg_2006 · August 2015

I had a lot of back pain with my last pregnancy- a near constant ache in the lumbar region and sharp sciatic pain (my back was already screwy from playing sports, so pregnancy didn't help). I woke up this morning with that all too familiar ache in my back and have had it all day off and on. I don't remember when it started last time, but I know it wasn't this early! Anyone else's back aching already?

Starbuck77 · August 2015

I have an unstable sacroiliac joint (a pre-pregnancy problem) so mine has been bothering me more the last few weeks. I've been told some of the pain is because of the pregnancy hormones allowing the ligaments etc. to stretch out.

SummerGrl15 · August 2015

I'm having severe back pain today. I'm 8w4d. It hurts to do anything. It's my lower back so it's affecting everything I do. I'm hoping it goes away. ...soon!

skruhmin · August 2015

Yup

smushi · August 2015

Sorry

I've been feeling the sciatic pain starting up too, along with the 'did I sleep in a funny position all night?' back ache.

To the chiro!

@summergrl15 is it like a sharp stabbing pain in your lower back? Like someone is punching you in the kidneys? If so, drink more water stat! That's dehydration. If it's not sharp or stabby, carry on (and hugs).

fishstick31 · August 2015

I always have upper back pain as a wonderful perk of being very well endowed in the chest area. Now that said chest area is even bigger, even more back pain. But now I'm noticing some lower back pain too, which feels different (it's not as sharp and can't be relieved temporarily by cracking).

Is chiropractic adjustment safe during pregnancy?

jlinke926 · August 2015

Yup! Im only 6 weeks and I already have it. I have a herniated disc so Im hoping I dont have more severe issues down the road

skruhmin · August 2015

fishstick31 said:

I always have upper back pain as a wonderful perk of being very well endowed in the chest area. Now that said chest area is even bigger, even more back pain. But now I'm noticing some lower back pain too, which feels different (it's not as sharp and can't be relieved temporarily by cracking). Is chiropractic adjustment safe during pregnancy?

Absolutely and highly recommended. I don't think I would have survived my first two without it.

smushi · August 2015

skruhmin said:

fishstick31 said:

I always have upper back pain as a wonderful perk of being very well endowed in the chest area. Now that said chest area is even bigger, even more back pain. But now I'm noticing some lower back pain too, which feels different (it's not as sharp and can't be relieved temporarily by cracking). Is chiropractic adjustment safe during pregnancy?

Absolutely and highly recommended. I don't think I would have survived my first two without it.

I was adjusted several times during pregnancy by a chiropractor who knew maternity adjustments. I feel like it really helped with positioning for baby and keeping my hips correct for labor closer to time.

jessicabradley01 · August 2015

I am a nurse and work on my feet all but 30 minutes a day. My upper back this week started bothering me very much. Can't imagine how it will be when I am carrying a big belly!

meg_2006 · August 2015

smushi said:

skruhmin said:

fishstick31 said:

I always have upper back pain as a wonderful perk of being very well endowed in the chest area. Now that said chest area is even bigger, even more back pain. But now I'm noticing some lower back pain too, which feels different (it's not as sharp and can't be relieved temporarily by cracking). Is chiropractic adjustment safe during pregnancy?

Absolutely and highly recommended. I don't think I would have survived my first two without it.

I was adjusted several times during pregnancy by a chiropractor who knew maternity adjustments. I feel like it really helped with positioning for baby and keeping my hips correct for labor closer to time.

Any idea on the cost? I doubt my insurance would cover it.

skruhmin · August 2015

meg_2006 said:

smushi said:

skruhmin said:

fishstick31 said:

I always have upper back pain as a wonderful perk of being very well endowed in the chest area. Now that said chest area is even bigger, even more back pain. But now I'm noticing some lower back pain too, which feels different (it's not as sharp and can't be relieved temporarily by cracking). Is chiropractic adjustment safe during pregnancy?

Absolutely and highly recommended. I don't think I would have survived my first two without it.

I was adjusted several times during pregnancy by a chiropractor who knew maternity adjustments. I feel like it really helped with positioning for baby and keeping my hips correct for labor closer to time.

Any idea on the cost? I doubt my insurance would cover it.

Really depends on the chiropractor. And with my insurance, it's out of network but they do have chiro coverage - so they pay 70%/we pay 30%. Each visit costs $50. We have to submit every time.

smushi · August 2015

I think mine is $30 with insurance and $40 without per visit? Really not bad at all for the relief it offers. I went maybe 5 times during my pregnancy.

fishstick31 · August 2015

I think mine costs about $30. Insurance doesn't cover it, or at least mine doesn't. My employer puts money into an HSA and I've used that.

ACleanLife24 · August 2015

Upper back pain anyone? like in the centre where your bra strap would be.... this is not a normal trigger spot for me but is becoming an issue

smushi · August 2015

@acleanlife24 Are you getting any heartburn lately? I'm trying to remember but I'm thinking that back pain in the center of your upper back might be an accessory to heartburn? Sorry for the pain

ACleanLife24 · August 2015

smushi said:

@acleanlife24 Are you getting any heartburn lately? I'm trying to remember but I'm thinking that back pain in the center of your upper back might be an accessory to heartburn? Sorry for the pain

actually not... and I used to have it terriable and was always eating tums... I thank a major diet overhaul a ear ago for it. It feels like a really deep bruise and just aches, hurts more when I try to stretch/contract it... I am going to the rheumy/obgyn on the 28th and hoping that I get a referral for physio on the NHS. I have had to go off some pain management meds and really trying not to pop pills to treat it. But somedays i want to lay flat on the floor and cry (then my doggy comes over because he wants to play)...

EmeraldSea · August 2015

Yes! I think it is partially contributed to picking my 2 year old up (she's getting heavy) but the last two days ouch!!!

This second pregnancy is rough on me

laurenofthesea · August 2015

I work as an nurse aide and joints I didn't even know I had are aching. I am glad I am not the only one. Mainly the knees and the back.,.

smushi · August 2015

@acleanlife24 Hopefully you can find some relief!

Want a personalized experience?

Back hurting...already?

Re: Back hurting...already?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards