what to do about back and pelvic pain?

[QueenKoala]

14wks, i am struggling to sleep and get on with daily things due to back and pelvic pain. Also every time i cough i have pain from the hip all the way down one of my legs (sciatic?). Paracetamol helped for only an hour or so. Any tips?

[Blackmito]

Hi I'm 16 weeks and I'm really struggling with this too. I haven't found a solution for the sleeping yet but I was struggling to walk so I went to a physio which has helped a bit and she also gave me a crutch. This may sound a bit extreme but it's been a game changer for me! I can now walk with virtually no pain. I'm also starting an antenatal pilates class which I think will help massively at strengthening the muscles around these areas and therefore supporting the pelvis and lower back. Good luck, it's not nice!

[QueenKoala in reply to Blackmito]

Your situation sounds worse than mine ❤️❤️❤️

[Seb9]

Have your got a pregnancy pillow for sleeping? It's a large horseshoe shaped pillow that you hug and put between your legs. It saved me during my pregnancy and I still miss it now! You could also ask your midwife how to be referred to physio so they can help to.

[QueenKoala in reply to Seb9]

I have ordered a pregnancy pillow now. Next midwife appointment is in two weeks time will ask if still this way.. thank you

[Eloquentia]

Hi! I am sorry you have pains. I had serious back pains that started during the second trimester too. I went to a pregnancy physio who gave me exercises, recommended pillow arrangements that worked for me (the pregnancy pillows didn't cut it in my case) and also taught me how to do a massage. Her advice really helped me get through the third trimester as well. Good luck! I hope you feel better soon.