Question: Am 33 weeks pregnant, I have so much back pain, what should I do?

Answer: Hello.. Back pain is normal in pregnancy,it happens due to harmone changes, and loosening of pelvic muscles to prepare for child birth,you can follow these steps it may help.. Maintain a good posture to sit and split your body weight equally to thigh it will help alot You can massage your back with pain relieving ointment,and take warm bath You can also make an ice pack by tying four or five ice cubes in a cloth or bag and massage in your back will helps in controlling the pain or you can dip soft cotton towel in lukewarm water and give compress will also give better releif Please don't sleep on back during pregnancy ,it is advisable to sleep in side preferably left side,which increases blood flow,and also keep pillow in between legs will also reduce the pain Use maternity pillow behind your back,to sit ,it will relieve the pain Do maternity yoga ,those possess will relieve you from back pain,and you can also try acupuncture,but with the guidance of acupuncturist,those points will help in reducing the pain

Answer: Hie Back pain is a common compalint during pregnancy As you gain weight and your center of gravity changes Your body makes a hormones relaxin during pregnancy it relaxes your muscles which makes your back prone to pain Maintain a good posture, stand straight and tall,keep your shoulder back and relaxed,don't lock your knees and distribute the weight equally on both your legs Sleep on your sides to keep any pressure off your back Addjust pillow behind your back, below your feets and in between your knees to comfort yourself and ease back pain Adjust a pillow behind your back while sitting Regularly physical activity can keep your back strong and might relive back pain Of your back pain is severe you might consult your gynaclogist for medicine or treatment