what can I use for back pain

[Pandora]

I have reasonable bad middle/upper back pain when I am sitting, or have been sitting fo any length of time.
Im doing antenatal aqua classes twice a week, and pilates once a week.
Ive seen an osteo and physio but the relief only lasts until I've been sitting for half an hour or so and then its back.

Are any of those gel pain relief things safe to have when you are pregnant? volatren, deep heat, that sort of thing.

Ive tried a heat pack but its really not doing a lot.

[Cupcake]

Maybe a chiropractor? I've noticed a few pregnant ladies at the place i go, apart from that im not sure =(

[Pandora]

Thanks
nah cant do chiro. osteo and physio are enough but they only provide really temoprary relief.
Im about to take panadol but i dont htink thats strong enough, might have to see whether mersyndol is OK

[Cupcake]

aaww good luck, hope it helps!!

[~Trish~]

I don't know if those gels are safe to use, I would definitely ask at your chemist first before trying them. Do you have a heat pack? I find mine gives me great relief.

My chiro actually said to use an ice pack because it will help bring down inflammation, so that might be a good alternative to using the gels?

You poor love, heartburn and a backache!

[titti]

hi,
have you tried acupuncture? obviously they have to be careful, but it works!
If you have a place known and trusted, I would certainly go there.

good luck