Back problems - advice needed PLEASE :-(

lou_lou1979 · Apr 14th, 2012, 17:27 PM

I've done something to my lower back. Friday morning was very hectic and I was on my feet until lunch time. But then I was sat down a lot of that afternoon.

In the evening my lower back got very stiff and as I tried to get up from sitting, or bend down to sit, it would sort of go into a spasm and my legs would give in.

It's happened before when Ive been on my feet too long and usually better the next day.

But it wasn't better today and it's been like it all day. I'm walking funny with a sort of a waddle because it's so stiff. Just hoping its better tomorrow as I've got my two year old to look after!

Anyone else had this problem? Grateful for any advice to alleviate symptoms!

armywife11 · Apr 14th, 2012, 18:30 PM

I have a bad back so these are what I do to help ease the pain: Heat pad on back, warm bath, back stretches (I looked online for ones I could do while pregnant), and I have hubs massage and put a little pressure on the spot.

vics17 · Apr 15th, 2012, 03:44 AM

Maybe speak to your midwife about it. I had bad back for few weeks n mentioned it at appointment n got sent to a pregnancy back clinic at local hospital n they showed lots of excercises and ways to reduce putting pressure on back.

Apr 14th, 2012, 17:27 PM	#1
lou_lou1979 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: nottinghamshire Posts: 580	Back problems - advice needed PLEASE :-( I've done something to my lower back. Friday morning was very hectic and I was on my feet until lunch time. But then I was sat down a lot of that afternoon. In the evening my lower back got very stiff and as I tried to get up from sitting, or bend down to sit, it would sort of go into a spasm and my legs would give in. It's happened before when Ive been on my feet too long and usually better the next day. But it wasn't better today and it's been like it all day. I'm walking funny with a sort of a waddle because it's so stiff. Just hoping its better tomorrow as I've got my two year old to look after! Anyone else had this problem? Grateful for any advice to alleviate symptoms!

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Apr 14th, 2012, 18:30 PM	#2
armywife11 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,682	I have a bad back so these are what I do to help ease the pain: Heat pad on back, warm bath, back stretches (I looked online for ones I could do while pregnant), and I have hubs massage and put a little pressure on the spot.

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vics17 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northumberland UK Posts: 30	Maybe speak to your midwife about it. I had bad back for few weeks n mentioned it at appointment n got sent to a pregnancy back clinic at local hospital n they showed lots of excercises and ways to reduce putting pressure on back.

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