Community› The Bump Month Clubs› May 2016 Moms
May 2016 Moms
New Discussion

Tips for low back ache

withlovemomwithlovemom member
in May 2016 Moms
Hi! I'm 4w3d with baby number 3(yay!) and having low back aches. Nothing too painful but it's constant and obnoxious. I'm on shift for 12.5 hours a day on my feet, bending, lifting, etc. I've used hot blankets on it with some success and ice packs with some success. Normally this would be a job for ibuprofen but we all know that's a no no. How do you mommas to be handle it? Resting much isn't really an option in my line of work. Sitting for 15 minutes is a real treat. ;)
Report Reply to Post

Re: Tips for low back ache

  • m6aguam6agua member
    I used to have a constant dull ache in my lower back. I started going to the chiropractor and haven't had it since. I go once a month now.
    _______________________________________________
    TTC#1 July 2015 
    • BFP: 9/16/15 — MC: 11/8/15 Blighted Ovum
    • BFP: 3/10/16 — Baby Girl born 11/20/16
    TTC#2 April 2019 
    • BFP: 9/12/19 — EDD 5/15/20

    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • annieia005annieia005 member
    I am having #3 too!! I have found the aches have started already too. :P Tylenol would be my only idea. 
    Report Reply
  • lalala2004lalala2004 member
    I was having some trouble, but it was because of how I was sleeping, so I bought a snoogle. It's been great!
    *Siggy Warning*
    Lilypie Second Birthday tickers

    Report Reply
  • mariaalenemariaalene member
    I first read this as "Low back acne"
    :-??
    Report Reply
  • withlovemomwithlovemom member
    Lol pregnancy brain
    Report Reply
  • Jesse835235Jesse835235 member
    Do stretches once a day. If you have a knot, lay on a tennis ball and massage your lower back with it. My physical therapist friend recommends that.
    Me: 27    DH: 30
    Married in 2011
    Baby 1: Stillborn at 27 weeks (April 2014)
    Baby 2: Due May 2016

    Report Reply
  • TheThornBirdTheThornBird member
    I do a lot of yoga, helps get rid of all my aches and pains!

    For low back, I like Gary Kraftsow's low back pain yoga DVD. You can find it on amazon (I'd post a link but I'm on my phone and it's a pain!)
    Report Reply
  • saladflambesaladflambe member
    You can take tylenol
    ~~Signature Trigger Warning~~

    Me: 32; Him: 36
    Married: Oct 20, 2013
    BFP 1: Aug 31, 2015
    EDD 1: May 12, 2016
    DD1 Emma born May 12, 2016
    An Honest Account of New Motherhood (with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and OCD)

    BFP 2: October 07, 2019
    EDD 2: June 20, 2020


    Report Reply
  • KidShrinkKidShrink member
    Sleep with a pillow between your knees (if you sleep on the side), or a pillow under your legs/calves/knees if sleeping on your back. I used to have bad lower back pain (before pregnancy) and my pelvic physio recommended that...it was life changing :)
    Report Reply
  • elandricelandric member
    Make sure your using proper technique when lifting things, think about your posture when standing and lumbar pillow for support when you do sit? Pillows like pp mentioned are great as well.
    BabyFruit Ticker
    Report Reply
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"