Answered by SecondMedic Expert
Orthopedic Surgeon · Back Pain and Spinal Surgery
Backache during pregnancy is a very common complaint, but it should not be taken lightly. The best way to manage backache during pregnancy is to ensure you are exercising regularly and maintaining proper posture. It can also help to get a massage or use heat therapy on the effected area. Additionally, making some dietary changes like eating smaller meals throughout the day can reduce inflammation in your lower back, ultimately reducing pain levels.
It's also important to pay attention to how you sleep. Sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees can help distribute weight evenly across your body and relieve some of the pressure from your lower back muscles while you rest at night. Additionally, if you're finding that regular exercise isn't doing enough for symptom relief, seeing an osteopath may help alleviate pain as well as improve joint range of motion and muscular tension levels by providing manipulation techniques and exercise input tailored directly for pregnant women who have issues with their backs during this time period in their lives.