sbbunnie

My back is killing me the last two days. I can't fix it!! Nothing helps I want to cry. It doesn't help that I have to sit in front of a computer all day long. It went away last night my love rubbed my back until I fell asleep but now its back. All I want to do is lay down. . . . I know it's something that just happens, but what are some ideas that could give me relief while I work.........I'm about to go home early, but I really can't afford it. I'm such a baby I know.

PeanutBean

I find sitting at the computer a killer for my back. I've wondered if one of those supportive donut cushions might help. Why don't you chat with your MW or GP about it? They might be able to recommend some way of sitting or things you can use to help support your back.

moomin_troll

Have you tried a nice warm bath? (i still have my baths hot lol i cant help it) while at home lol
Also because my OH pulls his face when i ask for a back rub i got myself a comfort bag (wheat bag) it goes in the microwave and it soothes my back its great lol and you can take it to work if you have a microwave to hand

sbbunnie

I have one of those I guess it wouldn't hurt to bring it to work. I know I love hot baths but I have not taken any I'm afraid..sorta I don't want to get my body temp. up to high.

moomin_troll

dont be daft it wont hurt any lol aslong as my skin doesnt turn red like its used to because my baths where so hot i can still enjoy a good soak. This is where someone will comment saying that it can raise your blood pressure ect but it hasnt effected my LO

sbbunnie

Nah, I know plenty of people that take hot baths I am just paranoid hahha =]] thanks so much for your advice I am actaully thinking of just taking a quick one once I get home =]]

moomin_troll

My OH has been off work ill and for the last 2 weeks i was at work (now on leave YAY) he had a bath run for me for as soon as i walked in the door because i would text him all day saying how much my boss was doing my head in lol and that my back hurt.

Have a nice bubble bath with candles and relax

rae05

You should bring a hot water bottle to work and keep it on your back when you're sitting in front of your comp. If I have a day where I'm on here a particularly lot, I always end up in bed with a hot water bottle and it helps so much.

spelbound

Bunnie...I'm a massage therapist for a living and if I was nearer I'd come and sort you out. If you have one near you I'd seriously suggest you go see a therapist who has experience with pregnant women. Its well worth the money.

On a note about your work....its really important that you get up regularly and do some stretching exercises. Also when you are at home you need to try and take the weight off your neck as much as possible. People dont realise how much strain the weight of you head puts on your neck and back.

Also I'd invest in a good quality full length pregnancy pillow.

sbbunnie

I just now bought a pillow! so yay! and yeah I was thinking about that. The only thing that makes it feel better is if I lay down on the floor flat on my back and I could fall asleep its so comfy, but I try not to stay that way for to long. Or if pookie isn't home then I don't because it's no fun getting up =] I brought a back rest thing for my chair to work....so far so good.!!