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2 Apr 2024

Back Pain Normal?

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Back pain in early pregnancy: normal?
Experiencing back pain during early pregnancy is a common occurrence for many women.
As your body undergoes significant changes to accommodate the growing baby, it's important to understand the causes of this discomfort and how to manage it effectively.
Hormonal and Musculoskeletal Changes
  • Hormonal fluctuations: During early pregnancy, your body produces higher levels of the hormone relaxin, which helps loosen the ligaments and prepare the body for childbirth.
However, this increased flexibility can also affect the stability of your joints, potentially leading to back pain.
  • Shift in center of gravity: As your baby grows, your center of gravity shifts forward, causing changes in your posture and placing additional strain on your back muscles. This shift can contribute to back pain, especially in the lower back area.
Postural Modifications and Self-Care
  • Maintain good posture: Be mindful of your posture and try to maintain a straight spine. Avoid slouching or hunching over, as this can exacerbate back pain. Engage your core muscles to provide support for your spine.
  • Use proper body mechanics: When lifting objects, bend your knees and lift with your legs rather than your back. Avoid twisting motions that can strain your back muscles. Ask for assistance when lifting heavy objects.
  • Exercise regularly: Engage in gentle exercises approved by your healthcare provider, such as walking, swimming, or prenatal yoga. These activities can help strengthen your back muscles and improve posture.
  • Apply heat or cold therapy: Applying a warm compress or taking a warm bath can help relax tense muscles and alleviate back pain. Alternatively, you can try a cold pack wrapped in a towel to reduce inflammation and numb the area.
Supportive Measures 👟
  • Wear supportive footwear: Opt for comfortable, low-heeled shoes that provide adequate arch support. Proper footwear can help distribute your body weight evenly and reduce strain on your back.
  • Use supportive pillows: When sleeping or resting, use pillows to support your back and maintain proper alignment. Experiment with different positions, such as sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees, to alleviate pressure on your lower back.
  • Consider a maternity support belt: Maternity support belts can provide additional support to your lower back and help alleviate discomfort. Consult your healthcare provider for recommendations and proper fitting.
Seeking Professional Guidance 👩‍⚕️
  • Consult your healthcare provider: If your back pain is severe, persists for an extended period, or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as fever or numbness, it's important to consult your healthcare provider.
  • Physical therapy and alternative therapies: Your healthcare provider may recommend physical therapy exercises or alternative therapies, such as prenatal massage or chiropractic care, to help manage back pain during pregnancy.
  • Prenatal classes and education: Consider enrolling in prenatal classes that focus on exercises and techniques to support a healthy pregnancy, including managing back pain.
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I’m 6 weeks and 3 days and I started experiencing lower back pain is that normal? And I’m constantly peeing lol

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My sciatica is already off the wall again super early I could hardly move today
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I’m so sorry so I’m guessing it is normal lol
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Leila
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Hey mamas, is lower back pain normal at 6 weeks? It’s not severe rather mild. It feels like menstrual back pain

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Crystal
It's normal I have it still at times I'm 18 weeks
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Leila
Okay 😅 thank you love ❤️
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Sariah
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Is excruciating lower back pain normal? I’m in complete agony, last night and all day today?

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Jourdian
Yes mine aches so bad rn. My fiancé bent me over his arm a little bit to crack it and relieve the pressure 😂
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21 Sep 2023

At 21 weeks pregnant is it normal to have back pain in the top/ middle of my back? On a scale from 1-10 it's a 7.

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Shalonda
Same here…mine is mid back and it’s bad
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Jessica
Mine def does after wrking I def notice it in the same area as u and my lower back if I've been in bed all day lol ❤️
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Kaysha
12 Sep 2023

I think it's normal, but I am experiencing horrible back pain! I'm only 7.5 weeks. Please tell me it gets better

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Brittani
I have it too and I’m 3 months
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Brittani
So uncomfortable it wakes me up out my sleep
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Mariya
15 May 2023

So I’ve been having consistent back pain for like three days now.. is this normal?? It feels like real sharp pains anytime i lay down or sit down, but when im up I don’t feel much pain

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Kkkpeterson
Do you have a support belt mYbe that would work or a pregnancy pillow
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Mariya
I don’t have a support belt. I do have a pregnancy pillow tho,I just dont use it bc it makes me uncomfortable sometimes
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Is it normal to have back pains right now ? it’s like my mid to lower back is hurting more and more everyday!

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Yes, my back hurts almost all day now
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Kat
2 May 2023

Is lower back pain normal?? I have had lower back pain all day. Nothing seems to calm it down at all

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Anjali
Yes definitely!
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Jennifer
Definitely I was worried for this! I was also worried with any little pain. But my son is huge and healthy I will be fine
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Aaliyah
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Is side/back pain normal I’m trying not to freak out over every little thing help mommies 😭 #5weeks2day#

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It's normal as long as you're not bleeding it's okay ❤️
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Aaliyah
Thank you love
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Is shark back pain normal? It’s just comes and goes and isn’t consistent. I’m 13 weeks

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Yes I had it all first trimester
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