So, I'm a big baby when it comes to discomfort. Two days of back pain and I had had enough. I decided to go the cheap route and bought a body pillow from Kmart (I had a gift card there). I slept with it last night and voila - no more pack pain today! Looks like the body pillow worked for me. I used it by snuggling up to it and wrapping my arms and legs around it while lying on my side. (After reading your comments, I'll also probably try to ensure that the pillow is supporting my belly as well). I placed the prior regular pillow I had been using between my legs behind me, sort of as an extra back support, and those tricks seems to do the trick. =)
I'm still using a pillow for my work chair and an empty cardboard box to prop my feet up at work. I also took a yoga class last night at my local 24 hour fitness gym and although I couldn't do a lot of the moves (it's for people who aren't pregnant), I think the stretching helped. I'm also planning to check out a prenatal yoga class this weekend. The cost is a little pricey so I'm going to try out the first class to see if its worth the big bucks.
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions ladies. I'm feeling back to my old self again. (Man, I sure took no-back pain for granted. I've got a new found respect for those pregnant women who have severe back pain because it really does affect your daily life, even to the most mundane of tasks!)
glad you are feeling better! I have 2 herniated discs in my back that used to give me trouble....I have a special office chair that I ot from relax the back.....and it was worth the extra money. so far so good though, I am on the lookout though for any signs of back pain, and will be looking for a body pillow in advance.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that worked for you! And you will be so grateful to have it especially at the end! I really wish I would have purchased one because now I really want one, but I have a hard time buying one when I could just have days left. Also wanted to let you know that I had really bad pack pain in the 20ish weeks too, but it went away once he changed positions. I think it was when he turned head down that I got relief. Soak it in...the last half goes by so fast!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a body pillow, but I tuck so many pillows around me at night, I may as well. It is amazing the difference a pillow between your knees makes!
ReplyDeleteI bought a maternity support belt but I've only worn it at work. I'm not sure if it really helps or not. My stomach/back doesn't feel as achy but it itches like mad. I'm going to give it a few more shifts before I make a final decision.
I love LOVE my body pillow! So much that I have two! I turn a lot during the night, no I need one on each side! Let us know how the prenatal yoga class goes!
ReplyDeleteYAY! My mom bought me a snoogle and it is a God send! So glad we will both be comfy! :)
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