Pregnancy back pain is actually a good sign. It means your baby is growing. It typically occurs when your uterus, which normally resides in the pelvis suddenly moves to the abdomen.
If you’re like me, and your back seems to have taken on a gravitational pull of its own now that you’re pregnant, read on for tips for back pain relief.
Apply a cold compress for up two twenty minutes several times a day for acute back pain. After a few days, start adding heat afterwards to help with circulation and any lingering aches.
Here are the steps:
1. Get into a tabletop position on your hands and knees. Keep your arms straight without locking your elbows.
2. Gradually arch your back and tuck your butt in as you breathe in.