Back pain!!!

Just reaching out to see if anyone is experiencing severe back pain. I’m currently 25+1. The lady 2 weeks I’ve been experiencing back pain and it seems to be getting worse and worse. It seems to be concentrated to one specific point on my middle- low right side of my back. Potential a sciatic nerve?
I’ve tried lots of things I’ve seen on Google, hot water bottles, cold compress, different yoga positions, paracetamol. Nothing seem to be working I did try some deep heat to help me sleep last night and that was a bit better but not great.
I can’t see anything else online to help and just seeing if you have any ideas on here??
It’s so bad that I’m actually struggling to do my job and sit down at my desk. And I cent sleep er night so I’m constantly exhausted.
Anything suggestions will be much appreciated !!
Anything that could help would be appreciated.

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Hey! I don’t have any tips as I have had back pain all through (FTM, 29 weeks) and I’ve not really found anything that makes it better apart from making sure I get up and move when working (different desks, different chairs, sit on the ball for a while, stretch) but sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn’t. Massage helps a little, and sitting with lots of cushion support behind my back. And when it really hurts, sometimes the only position that helps it a little is kneeling on the floor and leaning forward with my elbows on the sofa 😂 I did ask my midwife about using deep heat and she said not to use it in pregnancy. Hope you find something that helps x

I had this issue during my pregnancy too. My chiropractor saved my life!!!!!! I’d also recommend shoe insoles, a belly band, and for your work desk a cushion to sit on and lumbar support

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