Lower back pain

Re: Lower back pain

• mom_2b_22 member

  March 25

  I would ask an OB, as I have not experienced it being to that level. However, I read somewhere that it is ok to use a heating pad for your back as long as it is not too hot and keep it on for only about 20 mins. I had minor-moderate back discomfort early in the first trimester, and this helped. 

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• knottie1ff1fc065256bdcc member

  March 29 edited March 29

  That sounds really tough, I’m sorry you’re dealing with that. Some lower back pain can be normal early in pregnancy because of hormonal changes, but that level of pain (especially with sweating and crying) sounds pretty intense. I’d definitely suggest calling your doctor just to be safe and rule anything out. For relief, gentle stretching, a warm (not hot) compress, and resting on your side with a pillow between your legs can sometimes help. I remember dealing with bad pain too and trying anything that might ease it—even looked into different options and once reached out through the ro customer service phone number while researching. But honestly, getting checked by your doctor is the most important step here.

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• sleepymommaof1 member

  April 2

  I had really bad lower back pain early on too and it honestly surprised me how intense it could get. The hormonal changes can loosen everything and it can hit your lower back pretty hard.

  A few things that helped me were using a heating pad on low, gentle stretching, and trying to be mindful of posture, especially when sitting or getting up. Sleeping with a pillow between your legs can also take some pressure off.

  That said, if it’s making you sweat and cry, I’d definitely mention it to your doctor just to be safe and rule anything else out. You shouldn’t have to just push through that level of pain 🤍

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