Does anyone know the best ways to manage back pain in pregnancy? I had severe, debilitating pain with my DD to the point where I couldn't walk. I really can't afford for the same to happen this time! I was thinking of getting a massage chair and also a belly support singlet. I had a back brace last time but it only helped marginally, though I'm hoping the pain won't get that extreme anyway. I injured my back in the beginning of my pregnancy last time, I'm worried the old injury will flare up.
Any ideas?
If it is your SIJ (Sacroilliac Joint) then physio will help. Some hospital physio departments hire out TENS machines, or you could look at accupuncture or Osteo. It is more about getting your back into the correct alignment and relaxing the muscles that pull it out of whack.
i have a bad(ish) back anyway and it flared up in both pregnancies. I like going to a physio to get exercises I can do for strength/alingment. I also find swimming and yoga or pilates (depending omn the injury) help a lot - keep mobility etc.
I have been having acupuncture lately and also cupping which works really well for me, I feel instant pain relief (whereas the others are more for prevention/longer term).
A massage is always good....
Glad I found this thread! I kinda forgot that I posted it XD I also just realized how stupid I was to buy shoes with a heel on them today for work (since I walk to work). duuh.
I couldn't afford accupuncture or other alternative treatments right now, I might get back in touch with my physio from my last pregnancy though. I don't think the problem is a joint, I'm pretty sure it's the muscle that was ripped away from the bone swelling up and putting pressure on surrounding nerves (this is what the physio said).
Oh, and it wasn't a back brace as such, it was a maternity stretchy belt back support jobbie.
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