Lower back pain

I’ve been having really bad lower back and sciatic nerve pain now from about 12 weeks - now 19 weeks 😫

Anyone have any remedies or suggestions on what to do that have helped them!?

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Seeing a physio! I had the same problems, and have gone to a physio twice a week for the last 3 weeks, and it has been night and day difference for me

did they just give you different stretches and strength exercises?

Yes - I do 3 different strengthening exercises everyday, at least twice a day. They also do acupuncture in during my appointments, which is also a game changer

Also, a good pair of supportive shoes makes the world of a difference

thanks grace! I’ll check her out

I experienced very bad lower back pain and pinched sciatic nerve as my belly suddenly grew in week 19. I was sleep deprived for 2 weeks as I am not a side sleeper and I was told I can no longer sleep on my back with the growing belly. So all nights over I will just turn side to side and wake up sleep deprived with sharp pain from lower back all the way down to my left leg 😭
Until last Sunday, in a fitting room, I bend over and injured my back even more, not to be able to stand up and walk straight. My obstetrician suggested me physio as chiropractor might come a bit rough atm. I started with physio last Monday and I see instant relief from the first session. (I am seeing Bri at Freshwater physio). I only went 2 times so far and things are getting way better as I was also given small stretches to do for the lower back twice a day.
Another thing that helped a lot was a pregnancy pillow I ordered last week, that helps me a lot with sleeping on side, so I don’t injure myself further

I live in manly so freshie is close to me!! I will book in with her. Thanks Maria! Hope it’s getting better. I feel your struggle!!!! X

you’re welcome ☺️ Yeah, it’s getting better day by day. Just going for my 3rd session now. Forgot to mention that heat pack or patch you can get from pharmacy, help with quick relief if unbearable to wait for your appointment.
That time I got stuck in the maternity store fitting room, not able to stand straight, the lady from the store told me to get those. It helped me walk out from the mall 🙈
Hope your back gets better soon!

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