Severe Back Pain~ What did you do to help?

I know this is common and I've always have had a weak back, but for the past 2 weeks it has been really painful. To the point where I have a hard time walking and look like my grandma Is there anything else besides, mineral ice, hot pads or massages I can do?

I'm not sure what you can do but I did want to tell you that I hope you're feeling better soon!!!

I have a bad back also and with my first preg my sciatia pain was soo extreme that I went to a chiropracter and for massages 2x a month or more. It really helped!! You can also take Tylenol for pain. With sleeping, try sleeping with a pillow between your legs, it helps.

HTH

Leelee you are so sweet, thank you.
Kathykelly- I have been saying for weeks, I will sleep with the pillow between my legs. So I will certainly try it again... Thanks for the advice.

my back is awful. I actually broke it three years ago and it's never been quite the same. I can't tell you the pain I am in from carrying and changing the baby.

I find that the cat/camel pose from yoga really does help if done with frequency to strengthen the abdomen and back muscles. This is on all fours and you arch your back and hold it, and then reverse and hold it. You'll feel the tension release in your back. Try it.

Wow-Jenny! I didn't know you broke your back--that's terrible! But I'm so happy that you're ok!!!

Jenny, I will definetly try that position. I haven't done Yoga in years and should get back into it. It sounds like it helps you a lot.

Thanks.