My back is killing me

6 months before I conceived I pulled (very badly) a muscle in my lower back.

The past few days I've been really uncomfortable sleeping. The back ache is coming back and I'm afraid with the slightest turn I'll pull it again. I try to sleep on my left side because I read that it's better for the baby. It actually hurts more sleeping like this.

Anyone have or had this issue? I'm wondering if it's okay to lay on my heating pad at night for a bit. I'm in my 4th month and concerned. I'm going to inform my doctor about this. I really should find some excercises to strengthen my back. Have any you can recommend?

Re: My back is killing me

I have back problems and they really started bothering me about a week ago at 4 1/2 months. I think it's our body changing and the extra pressure. My doc said a heating pad was okay, not too hot, for short periods of time.

Re: My back is killing me

I went to my chiropractor when I had this. It was the best thing I did for it. The Dr said ok to a heat pad, but to use it very cautiously. (med heat & for short times).

feel better!

Re: My back is killing me

I have not had back problems and for me from about week 14 through 23 or 24 my lower back was KILLING me.....and the middle of the night was terrible too....... I propped pillows behind me and stuffed the snoogle under my back and that seemed to help..... sorry..... hope you feel better...