How to relieve pregnancy back pain?

Question

I'm in my second trimester and my lower back pain is getting unbearable. It's making it hard to sleep and even walk sometimes. What are some safe ways to get relief from this during pregnancy?

Ananya Hegde · Accepted Answer

I just delivered three months ago and had terrible back pain in my last trimester. What actually saved me was using a proper pregnancy pillow between my knees while sleeping. Also, try wearing very supportive flat shoes even when you are just walking around the house.

Rakesh Sharma · Answer

Don't rush to buy expensive maternity belts or high-end therapy gear right away. My wife used a regular hard pillow under her lower back and did basic stretches we saw on YouTube for free. Keep your budget for the actual scans and delivery costs instead.

Vivek Deshmukh · Answer

Be very careful about trying random home remedies or chiropractic moves you see online during pregnancy. Every pregnancy is different and some stretches can be risky if you have other complications. Just discuss the back pain with your gynecologist during your next visit.

Priyanka Nair · Answer

Sitting at my laptop for 9 hours made my pregnancy back pain unbearable. I set an alarm to stand up and stretch every 40 minutes, and got an ergonomic lumbar support cushion for my office chair. It takes just 2 minutes but makes a huge difference to your spine.

Amit Saxena · Answer

My wife had crazy back pain during her second trimester. I used to give her a gentle warm water bottle massage on her lower back every night before sleeping. Also, switching to a slightly firmer mattress really helped her get some relief.

How to relieve pregnancy back pain?

5 answers

Consult a orthopedist

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