Relief for backache? What did you do?

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 ;)

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

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!

yep i second acupuncture and also cupping

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

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

oh i also did shiatsu massage, which did wonders

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.

i saw the osteo...helped heaps.