Deal with back pain during pregnancy?

How should i deal with back pain during pregnancy?

Im pregnant and i am starting to get horrible back pain. I was told i shouldnt use bengay because it contains silicates and i shouldnt use heating pads because it might overheat my body temp, which would overheat the baby. What other things can i do to help with my back pain?

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  1. ~Boy number 4 is here!!~

    You can use a heating pad, just keep it on low. You can also take a warm bath. Have your partner massage the area. Just try to take it easy as much as you can. Unfortunately back pain is a common and normal thing in pregnancy :)

  2. chinadoll

    I have my husband give me massages.

  3. Nevaeh's Mommy!

    Sleeping with a pillow under my back helped me.

  4. mad tv

    lots of raw meat will do the trick

  5. EDD: Sep. 14th

    You can take Tylenol. And what works for me is taking a warm bath. Try to relax, If you sit alot during the day try walking more frequently or get up and stretch. But if you are on your feet most of the day then sit down frequently and elevate your feet. Good Luck! Back pain sux horribly!!!!

  6. Nikkimarie

    I have the same problem, I even went to physical therapy recently. I’ve tried so many different things, and so far stretching and light excercise is really helping. I printed off a bunch of stretches and excercises off the internet

  7. nithi kutti mama

    hi i had the same problem.

    i delivered my baby on nov 8th 2008.my backpain started when i got pregnant.i had it whole pregnancy.like you said i will worsen only.i did carry one pillow always wherever i go.i had one always in the car.so try keep one pillow when you sit.

    always try to sleep on your side.we cant do anything.i dont know how much pain you have.sounds like i had same problem.

    good luck.

  8. JustCurious

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    Here’s to your health!

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