This back pain is killing me. Any ideas?

Re: This back pain is killing me. Any ideas?

• rubzbrah member

  November 2015

  I have the same problem don't know what to do

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• Kurrant member

  November 2015

  I had some serious pain in the center of my back as well as through my shoulder blades. For a while the only thing that helped was laying flat on my back but it would come back soon after I stood or sat up. Once I got several maternity bras the pain started to go away. The straps across my back are much wider than my old ones and much more supportive in the front, back and shoulders.

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• mumbolino member

  November 2015

  Kurrant said:

  I had some serious pain in the center of my back as well as through my shoulder blades. For a while the only thing that helped was laying flat on my back but it would come back soon after I stood or sat up. Once I got several maternity bras the pain started to go away. The straps across my back are much wider than my old ones and much more supportive in the front, back and shoulders.

  I got two maternity bras but unfortunately it doesn't help:-( they are way more comfortable though so it was no waste of money.

  
  

  
  

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• Jenly17 member

  November 2015

  Are you a tummy sleeper? I love sleeping on my stomach, but I do wake up with some back pain. For me it's probably causing my back to arch through the night. I'm not sure if the way you sleep is affecting things, but just a thought.

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• lalala2004 member

  November 2015

  The snoogle has helped me so much. If. Get soreness in a day, a night with the snoogle and I wake up feeling perfect.

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• kbrands7 member

  November 2015

  I second the suggestion of some sort of body pillow for back and shoulder pain. I had the pain around my diaphragm last pregnancy; it was caused by ab muscles stretching and organs starting to get shifted around. It eventually went away on its own.

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• araecasey member

  November 2015

  Does your chiro specialize in women and pregnancy? That makes a huge difference. My chiro saved me from debilitating back pain last pregnancy, but she specializes in pregnancy. I didn't ever get a normal pop-your-back adjustment, it was an involved process. What exercises are you doing? What's your posture like sitting in your chair? How often do you get up out of your chair to stretch and move?

  
  
  

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• kbrands7 member

  November 2015

  Oh, also, if you sit a lot during the day, try sitting on an exercise ball instead of a chair.

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• missnc77 member

  November 2015

  Pre-pregnancy, I started working from home last year. I've never had back pain until after 2 months of working from home, and it was miserable. I started making little changes to see what would help, and one of the biggest helps was splurging on an office chair similar to what I had at my last office job.
  
  https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Series-Ergonomic-Mesh/;jsessionid=0000iHImxTXdr3t1SxAQmo_W1ml:17h4h7bqh
  
  It may be worth it to buy your own and bring it into work. Another thing that is great for people with office jobs and back pain are standing desks. I don't know how big your office is, but at my last job, we could put in a request for a standing desk.
  
  Another thing I did was adding stretches good for your back into my daily routine. It didn't help overnight, but after a month with my new chair, daily stretches, and getting back into my workouts, my back pain improved significantly. 
  

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• proudparent2b member

  November 2015

  My husband gives me back massages. It makes a workd of difference.

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• babykasper member

  November 2015

  I'm having upper and middle back pain, not lower back pain and its excruciating! The longer I sit, the worse it gets. Riding in a vehicle is like torture! It's even hard to breathe at times. Not sure if I slept wrong last night (tried to prop myself up with a pillow)... I'm praying it goes away fast and isn't something that wants to stick around. :-S

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• sjecc09 member

  November 2015

  I agree with @araecasey - having a chiro that specializes in pregnant women is super helpful!
  
  https://icpa4kids.org/Find-a-Chiropractor/
  
  This website is a good way to find doctors that specialize in pregnant women!

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• Nishaat2016 member

  November 2015

  Have you tried sleeping with a maternity pillow or alternatively a firm pillow between your knees and one behind your back for support. I second the gym ball it helps take the pressure off your back at work. Acupuncture can also be very helpful in relieving pain so you could maybe see someone for that? Also Preggy Pilates is excellent during second trimester helps with back pain and strengthening the core. I've also been dealing with severe back issues so I feel your pain. I hope this helps.

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• mumbolino member

  November 2015

  Hi Ladies

  
  

  thanks for all your supplies, you are great!!! 

  I will try a pregnancy pillow for sleeping, I think!

  My chiro does treat a lot of pregnant women, but I am not sure... I just don't feel like it is helping. He keeps telling me it takes time and so on... Maybe I have a patience issue ..

  Not sure if I should listen to my gut or  just be more patient. 

  
  

  I had a bit of a scare yesterday (see my placenta previa post)... So now I am even more nervous about what to do about it, or if my back pain is related or part of a symptom of placenta previa. I have another appointment on Monday, so I will see what they say about that..

  
  

  My work is actually happy to get me a standing desk, where I could vary from seated to standing positions, so I think I should take them up on that offer... 

  
  

  I will update on Monday on what they told me about my back issues!! 

  
  

  Thank you all very much for your suggestions! So glad I'm on this forum!

  
  

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• babykasper member

  November 2015 edited November 2015

  Update: floating in the pool helped a lot! And I think being active... Walking on the beach made a difference too. My back is feeling so much better... But my husband suggested; that it could be stress. When I sat at my desk this morning (after our weekend away) and I realized how far behind I was... The back pain started almost instantly! So I think hubby was right... Stress!
  
  Also: bought stress relief lotion from Bath and Body Works (peppermint and eucalyptus)... Rubbed it on my back and feet before bed! Awesome!

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• mumbolino member

  November 2015

  Will try to find a lotion like that. 

  I am also floating in the pool every single day, I think this is my lifesaver!!! 

  I have to take it easy now exercise wise (placenta previa for now..) but I can still walk. If i don't move, it just gets unbearable. 

  
  

  I will stick to going to the Chiropractor and give it a chance... I have a very long flight ahead of me in 5 weeks and I need to get better by then, otherwise I am in for a bad trip!

  
  

  
  

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