OMG Back pain from H*#*! Please help

[Traveller]

Pain like you are experiencing is not a normal part of pregnancy. That's not to say it won't remain for some time, as many of us know pregnancy is not always a joyous painfree event. However a chiropractor or a physiotherapist should be able to offer some relief and there are various remedies (like tens) which are safe in pregnancy and could help reduce your pain.

[lilmisspositive]

Thanks guys. Will consider it. I am not the biggest fan of Chiropractors.... Thinking of a massage as it has been awhile and my breasts have gone from DD to F and growing.. Maybe that is the reason. I am now in no pain after laying back on pillows that last few hours. After school holidays... massage is a must!

[Arimeh]

its a shame you don't live here, I go to the BEST chiropractor - she doesn't click any bones or rip them back into place, its all just nice and gentle manipulation with her stuff and it really works.

16 weeks pregnant and no SPD - I put that down to her treatments alone

[lilmisspositive]

Arimeh,

I am truly jealous. If I got a referral like that I would go to one. Will have to sort something out.. Pain again. I knew this was going to happen, it started at 7 weeks. : ( Will try the pain pills though, when I get down to the chemist.

[Lisa B]

Hi Tams,

I've been having back pain since about 14 weeks at night so you're not alone. I've been using a regular pillow against my belly which has helped a bit. I get pain around the butt/thigh area as well and have to use a heat pack every night several times a night. I plan on speaking to the Ob when I see them on Thursday but I'm wondering about Siatica.

GL

[lilmisspositive]

I too was curious about Siatica, Hmmm. I also have the pain around my butt/thigh. Interesting. Thanks for that. Will mention it to Ob. Hmmm, now I am thinking. Thanks for sharing. Not happy you have it too but happy to know that I am not alone. Will try the heat packs. About to go for a swim, hoping that will help : )

[Arimeh]

I get sciatic pain, in both of my butt cheeks (near the hip area) and then it also extends down my thigh and into my calf muscle. My husband gives me a rub every night and that usually makes it go away - until the next night anyway, but at least I can sleep with no pain.

Be wary though, when my SPD first flared up - my sciatic pain was the first sign of it. So definitely get someone to work on it, whether it be physio, chiro, osteo or massage therapist.