Anyone else have lower back pain?

lou_lou1979 · Oct 1st, 2009, 07:57 AM

Has anyone else got this? My lower back really aches today.

Is it caused by bad posture?

Anyone know of any ways to relieve it - would a walk help or make it worse?

Lou
xx

1st_timer · Oct 1st, 2009, 08:02 AM

I wish I could help - it's on my list of things to talk to my midwife about when I see her next week.

My lower back gets really achy and sore and stiff particularly when I sit in one position for a long time. However it can also be sore when I walk..I too would be grateful for advice

xx

becky77 · Oct 1st, 2009, 08:43 AM

I get this ,had it really bad yesterday as was bent over writing kids party invites ,so yes posture plays a big roll , but some day are worse than others .A bath can help or a good nights sleep if poss xx

Tricks26 · Oct 1st, 2009, 08:46 AM

I have this too, I also say a nice relaxing bath helps but I also see my Chinese Doc for acupuncture too which is brill !!! xx

timbawundakin · Oct 1st, 2009, 08:52 AM

I told my MW about my constant backpain and she suggested I get a back brace from the hosp.
I havnt asked for one yet, but its always an option.
Its horrible having a sore back the whole time isnt it?
Mine feels like someones kicked it in!!

k
xx

1st_timer · Oct 1st, 2009, 09:02 AM

My pain is more round my hips than actual back so I'm not sure a brace woudl help?
xx

jentomo · Oct 1st, 2009, 09:09 AM

i went to bed with it last night and thought it might go during the night, Guess what! it didn't and it is worse to day found hot water bottle helps.

lou_lou1979 · Oct 1st, 2009, 09:15 AM

Thanks girls, think I'll have a nice hot soak in the bath tonight then xx

Sekhmet · Oct 1st, 2009, 10:18 AM

Yes, I get a lot of lower back pain, and I was prone to it before getting pregnant as well. I think it's because I work at a computer all day long. I have a very bad habit of crossing my legs while at the computer as well - DO NOT DO THIS! - although I've been getting a lot better since being pregnant.

I would highly recommend looking for a prenatal yoga class in your area. I just started one a couple weeks back and it is fabulous. You can get lots of great tips and learn stretches that will help your back.

Also, you should see if there is a prenatal physio class offered on the NHS where you are. Here it was just a one-off, 1-hour class, but she went over tons of tips and exercises and things you can do to stay comfortable during pregnancy; lots of that was about taking care of your back. (She also stressed how bad it is to cross your legs!)

lou_lou1979 · Oct 1st, 2009, 10:34 AM

Thanks Sekhmet. There are no antenatal yoga or physio classes in my area but I've recently got a antenatal yoga dvd so maybe if I do that regularly it will help

Oct 1st, 2009, 07:57 AM	#1
lou_lou1979 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: nottinghamshire Posts: 391	Anyone else have lower back pain? Has anyone else got this? My lower back really aches today. Is it caused by bad posture? Anyone know of any ways to relieve it - would a walk help or make it worse? Lou xx

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1st_timer Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 941	I wish I could help - it's on my list of things to talk to my midwife about when I see her next week. My lower back gets really achy and sore and stiff particularly when I sit in one position for a long time. However it can also be sore when I walk..I too would be grateful for advice xx

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Oct 1st, 2009, 08:43 AM	#3
becky77 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: hereford Posts: 1,529	I get this ,had it really bad yesterday as was bent over writing kids party invites ,so yes posture plays a big roll , but some day are worse than others .A bath can help or a good nights sleep if poss xx

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Oct 1st, 2009, 08:46 AM	#4
Tricks26 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 605	I have this too, I also say a nice relaxing bath helps but I also see my Chinese Doc for acupuncture too which is brill !!! xx

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timbawundakin Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Edinburgh- UK Posts: 447	I told my MW about my constant backpain and she suggested I get a back brace from the hosp. I havnt asked for one yet, but its always an option. Its horrible having a sore back the whole time isnt it? Mine feels like someones kicked it in!! k xx

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Oct 1st, 2009, 09:02 AM	#6
1st_timer Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 941	My pain is more round my hips than actual back so I'm not sure a brace woudl help? xx

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Oct 1st, 2009, 09:09 AM	#7
jentomo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: wellingborough Posts: 522	i went to bed with it last night and thought it might go during the night, Guess what! it didn't and it is worse to day found hot water bottle helps.

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Oct 1st, 2009, 09:15 AM	#8
lou_lou1979 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: nottinghamshire Posts: 391	Thanks girls, think I'll have a nice hot soak in the bath tonight then xx

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Oct 1st, 2009, 10:18 AM	#9
Sekhmet Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yankee in Edinburgh Posts: 909	Yes, I get a lot of lower back pain, and I was prone to it before getting pregnant as well. I think it's because I work at a computer all day long. I have a very bad habit of crossing my legs while at the computer as well - DO NOT DO THIS! - although I've been getting a lot better since being pregnant. I would highly recommend looking for a prenatal yoga class in your area. I just started one a couple weeks back and it is fabulous. You can get lots of great tips and learn stretches that will help your back. Also, you should see if there is a prenatal physio class offered on the NHS where you are. Here it was just a one-off, 1-hour class, but she went over tons of tips and exercises and things you can do to stay comfortable during pregnancy; lots of that was about taking care of your back. (She also stressed how bad it is to cross your legs!)

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Oct 1st, 2009, 10:34 AM	#10
lou_lou1979 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: nottinghamshire Posts: 391	Thanks Sekhmet. There are no antenatal yoga or physio classes in my area but I've recently got a antenatal yoga dvd so maybe if I do that regularly it will help

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