Relief for backache? What did you do?

[Madissun]

Hi ladies,

Im asking this on behalf of my sister. She is 38 weeks pg and has been having very bad back pain for the last few days. I know that this is because she is so close now, but im wondering if there is anything she can do to help relieve the pain?

She's been using a heat pack on her back and i suggested a warm (not hot!) bath.

Did anyone find anything else that helped relieve the pain a little?

TIA

[BellyBelly]

Acupuncture (could also have some labour prep same time ) or seeing an osteo, ideally one who has done cranio sacral work

[Madissun]

Thanks Kelly. Im going to call her and tell her now! Poor thing, she's so grumpy and cant sleep at night. Im not much help to her as i never had back pain at the end of my pregnancy!

[MamaPan]

yep i second acupuncture and also cupping

[prama]

i found going for a swim actually helped me as it took the weight off. sometimes i jsut floated like a beached whale!

[kawazuki]

i agree osteo is great
and if you can find one who specialises in pregnancy relief your sis will be so thankfull

[prama]

oh i also did shiatsu massage, which did wonders

[me83]

I found chiro helpful, as was voltaren gel which I applied to the skin (Oral dose is not recommended). This should be checked with your health care provider first tho.

Hope she gets some relief.

[BrightSparkles]

i saw the osteo...helped heaps.