back pain

I am in SOOOO much pain with my lower back recently, particularly when I've done any exercise like walking my dogs or doing housework. It's mainly on one side (right) and at its worst I'm in agony when I lift my right leg off the floor. It REALLY hurts and is really bugging me a lot.

Has anyone else had this? Any tips?

Hi
Sorry to hear you are suffering, im afraid i never has that, but i would advice you to speak to the doctor xx

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Hi Sally, I had exactly the same in my lower back in all my pregnancies. I went to see a lovely aromatherapist and she used to give me a great massage. I would sit back to front on a chair and lean over the bed and she would do my back, it was amazing so comforting and made me feel so much better.

Have you got any pain in your pelvis though? As I had this too and was in agony walking this is symphis pubis dysfunction v.v.painful but can be treated by physio or helped by wearing a supportive belt. Your midwife should be able to help you if this is what you had. If its just your back though hopefully the massage will help, I also found swimming was lovely, great to feel weightless and did help to ease my aches and pains.

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Oh that sounds awful.

I have bad back pain when pg with Jimmers - I saw an osteopath for the entire second half of the pregnancy and it did help. I also got a tens machine really early and used that all the time.

Hope you find something to ease it. x

I have the same and a hot bath at the end of the day seems to help a lot. I use some radox or other stress relief bath bubbles and also add a little oil.