Anyone else with a bad back (just above bum?)

[Julia]

Hi Girls,

I am 7 weeks blessed and I have a bad back! Is this normal? I don't know if it is from lifting my two year old up awkwardly (cos I am trying not to put pressure on tummy) OR due to pregnancy!

The pain is just above my bum crack! It is bad when I go to bed and I am finding it difficult to walk properly at some points during the day.

Like I said in a different post, i am like a ninety year old at the moment! 2 months ago I was playing netball and running around after my little girl no problem!!

Anyone else with a bad back???

Julia xxxxx

 

[Laura_James&Amber]

Hi Julia, I'm gatecrashing from 2nd tri! I don't really have any advice but wanted to send you lots of these

 

[lea m]

I havent had a bad back YET! But I remember having it with my others! Now Im not sure though if that was later on in the pregnancy??
BUT I have noticed i keep pulling muscles because I move differently as you said trying not to put pressure on my tummy! Maybe it is that? Im not 100% lol

 

[HideiLu]

I did get a VERY bad back at what would have been around 9 weeks. It was proper back PAIN not just back ache!

It was so bad on the first day I had to wait for OH to come home to dress me!!

Thankfully since it has just been aches rather than pains.

Hope you are feleing ok soon, be gentle on yourself xx xx

 

[Solo]

I had a really bad back too. Still have it now on and off. This was one of my first PG symptoms.
Told the midwife about it and she did a urine test to rule out any kidney infections. All was clear. May be worth getting it checked out just in case.I've heard you are prone to kidney infections when PG!!!

 

[Chrissy1]

I've had a bad back for the last week or so, I'm hopeing it eases off soon or I'm going to have a very painful pregnancy

 

[MissGobby]

Yep im having trouble with my back, lower back and tops of my legs!! x

 

[Daggers]

Hiya, I've had a bad back since I was preggers with Otis, FINALLY got to see the physio at the beginnning of this year. Apparently my previous preg really weakend my core muscles and my bum muscles , my lower back is much better now - I do pilates for it, however the pain has really move into my right buttock! It is soooo sore, the pain goes right down my leg and sometimes I just don't know what to to with myself (or my leg!), I should be doing particular bum strenghting excersize but with the way I've been feeling since being preggers that's been put on hold. My physio has also recommended I go on a special pregnancy back strenghting course held at my local hospital, will sign up near my 12 wk mark so I hopefully won't feel to ill when I go!
Maybe you could make some enquires with your GP cause you don't want it to get worse the further your preg progresses, good luck hun!

 

[lea m]

I woke up this morning with a bad back?? LOL tried sweeping the floor and it was really killing me? I just think Im stealing symptoms of you lot hahahaha

 

[Julia]

Thanks for your replies everyone!!

Once again I am soooo reassured that I am not on my own! It is not so bad today BUT I know it will come back (excuse the punn!) this evening when I go to bed! Will speak to my midwife about it if it gets any worse. I have had a kidney infection before and I know it is not that because it is in the wrong place - the pain is very low down my back.

Should not complain really because I am overjoyed at being pregnant and will put up with anything and everything for my little miracle!!!!

Lots of love (and thanks for the hugs!)

Julia xxxxxxx

 

[Becky]

I am also glad to read this - I just got my BFP today and have had an achy back for a few days glad we're not the only ones!

 

[Mildly]

I've had a bad back since about 8 weeks and it is affecting both the base of my spine and my lower back. I would mention it to your midwife as she can refer you for physio - I have my appointment this friday.

I have seen the nurse practitioner and the doctor about this and both said it is related to the levels of relaxin hormone. Unfortunately they both said that it is most probably going to get worse My doctor said she had very bad pain with her first pregnancy and that the physio gave her some sort of strap to tie round her waist. She said she was skeptical about whether this would work but that it gave her some release. She also said swimming is good but make sure you do equal amount of lengths on your front and back.

Hope this helps and because I know how it feels.

 

[Julia]

Firsty, congratulations Becky on your BFP!! This website is superb for having a moan!!!!

Mildly - I think I will go and see my midwife / doc about relief. I am only nearly 8 weeks so having a bad back for the rest of the time will be a nightmare!!

Thanks so much for your replies!!


Julia xxxxx

 

[BabyMagic]

I had a really bad backpain around 10 weeks. Apparently, it was because pregnancy hormones loosened my muscles and I must have then pulled a muscle in my back.

As I was a little paranoid they did a scan to rule out etopic pregnancy.

The ache lasted for about a week, and I had physio. Luckily, I have hardly had any backpain ever since.

Hope your eases off soon.

 

[Scarletts.Mummy]

Hi Girls,

I am 7 weeks blessed and I have a bad back! Is this normal? I don't know if it is from lifting my two year old up awkwardly (cos I am trying not to put pressure on tummy) OR due to pregnancy!

The pain is just above my bum crack! It is bad when I go to bed and I am finding it difficult to walk properly at some points during the day.

Like I said in a different post, i am like a ninety year old at the moment! 2 months ago I was playing netball and running around after my little girl no problem!!

Anyone else with a bad back???

Julia xxxxx

Hi Julia,

Firstly congrats

I am having trouble with this too, I thought it was cos I work in a call centre and sit on my ass all day lol its right in the bum bone??

Iv got my first visit with the midwife next week so was going to ask her about it then

xx