https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:46:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1773333 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 06:19:28 +0000 ElbieKay 1773333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My upper back is often a mess. Yoga helps immensely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1773256 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 23:44:10 +0000 BSB 1773256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe try acupuncture? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1773128 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 21:33:27 +0000 mrsjyw 1773128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for your thoughtful advice!! Ive seen a chiropractor in the past and it's only provided temporary relief. Will see my doctor and see who he refers me to for the pain. It seems to come and go these days. </p> <p>I went to the gym to stretch and work it out and I feel a lot better right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1773016 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:35:02 +0000 matador84 1773016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just talking to DH at dinner about my back! I was on the couch the other night and had pain just radiating down my leg behind my knee. It was worse when I was pregnant! I bought a pair of birks today to see if that helps instead of my junky summer flip flops. I don't even know what type of dr to see for the pain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1773012 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:31:33 +0000 sunny 1773012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chiropractic visits, pillows for support, strengthening exercises and stretches are how I cope. I put a pillow under my knees to help for low back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1773007 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 20:29:52 +0000 msmug 1773007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you see a Dr to find out why it's hurting? I had back pain on and off for years and I thought I was doing everything right to strengthen it but turns out I wasnt. After I had numbness and nerve pain start to shoot down my leg, I got an Mri which showed a badly herniated disc. 3 epidural shots and a number of neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon opinions later, I ended up having back surgery. Hopefully your back pain isn't that serious but please get it checked out. </p> <p>Otherwise, ice and advil to reduce any swelling. Also look up exercises to strengthen your transverse abdominal muscles. Those are the deep core muscles that surround your spine. You should tighten those before doing anything that may require you to engage your back.<br /> Sorry for the novel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1772376 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 15:11:54 +0000 meganmp 1772376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: My parents have been pushing me to do this, and I'm finally giving in- they stretch whenever they brush their teeth, and it's totally eliminated my dad's lower back problems. They put one foot up on the counter and stretch for 30 seconds each side, twice per side, which is easy to time if you have a Sonicare. It has certainly helped me feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1772285 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:46:50 +0000 Jenn23 1772285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on why it is hurting. If you can pinpoint the cause, that may help. I have had back problems since 2009. Found out I have bulged discs, degenerative disc disease. Chiros didn't help. Went to a physical therapist last year and it did wonders for my back! Lots of special stretches. But generally, advil or motrin, ice and special back stretches, as well as a good matress, pillow and sleeping with a pillow between my knees helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1772274 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:42:31 +0000 birdofafeather 1772274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chiro, massage, Tylenol, ice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1771348 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:34:37 +0000 Foodnerd81 1771348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: I like ice- get a flexible ice pack and lay on it. I've never had luck with a chiro but I think I just saw the wrong one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1771259 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:02:42 +0000 swedishfish 1771259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go to the chiropractor too! My chiropractor got me my own TENS unit and it helps to use that at home. Icing helps sometimes or a heating pad works other times. Try curling up into a ball to stretch out your back? Feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1771255 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:01:22 +0000 mrsjyw 1771255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I have no idea!! I didn't do anything strenuous or out of the norm. Went swimming and did cardio at the gym Friday. I lifted a couple of boxes yesterday (not heavy)? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1771251 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:00:23 +0000 Greentea 1771251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I have really rough backs!</p> <p>What about heat or ice?</p> <p>I have to constantly think about every move I make and purposefully engage my abs. I also find birkenstocks or other proper footwear to help a lot! I hope you feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1771142 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:33:43 +0000 Alivoo01 1771142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for a chiro. I love my chiro!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1771121 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:28:32 +0000 SnowLion 1771121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, I feel for you. I've dealt with back pain for a long time. There are lots of options to help. I would highly suggest a good chiropractor. They can give you the the best treatment plan and ideas for stretches to do that can help. If your insurance covers it massage therapy can do wonders. I get it when I can for minor flair ups and my body responds well to it.Yoga can do wonders to help you back, but other then that my heating pad is my best friend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1771111 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:26:41 +0000 blackbird 1771111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you know why it's hurting? I usually go see my chiropractor and then he fixes me right up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/back-painhow-do-you-cope#post-1771056 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:17:18 +0000 mrsjyw 1771056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I couldn't fall asleep last night because my lower back started throbbing.</p> <p>I had to tiger balm it like my grandma just to get some ZZZs last night.</p> <p>I'm sitting in my ergonomic chair at work, but it's still hurting! </p> <p>Aside from Motrin, is there anything else I can be doing? </p>