https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:21:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2266328 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:06:10 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2266328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: not in particular. I just went to the pharmacy and asked for an SI joint support belt, and bought one that was reasonably priced. I know there are pregnancy-specific ones out there too, but mine wasn't. I paid maybe $55? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2266284 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:23:59 +0000 ladybee 2266284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Oatmeal: do you have one you recommend? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2266277 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:18:24 +0000 akcoffeebean 2266277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: hooray! I saw a Chiro last time I was pregnant and my only regret was that I waited so long. </p> <p>The other things that really helped were:<br /> 1) seeing a physical therapist who specialized in pelvic floor health. Kegels can help with some types of pregnancy pain, but there are a lot of other exercises that can also help. Things like clamshells and hip rolls on a yoga ball. It helped not just while pregnant but also with labor.<br /> 2) wearing a SI belt after being adjusted to help "hold" the adjustment and also using a maternity support girdle. Both were covered by insurance when prescribed by my physical therapist. </p> <p>3) keeping my legs together but not crossed , using the log roll method to get up out of bed and sleeping with a pillow between my knees.<br /> 4) walking in the pool to rest my joints and exercise my core.<br /> I hope you just keep feeling better and better. SPD/SI pain is no small thing and I am so glad you found a good Chiro. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2266276 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:18:08 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2266276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: try a support belt!! They hold your hips together a little and really helped me last pregnancy. This time, not much has helped, but the pain decreased a LOT around 25-ish weeks (it's back now at 35 weeks).</p> <p>Aaaaand I just read your update. Glad chiropractor is helping!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2266067 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:13:36 +0000 Alivoo01 2266067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: yay! Glad you're feeling better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2265963 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:10:46 +0000 avivoca 2265963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: hooray! I'm glad it helped you! I need to get back there for some foot pain I'm having. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2265955 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:06:49 +0000 ladybee 2265955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Willow: @Hoots: @MrsSRS: @Alivoo01: @littlebug: @avivoca: I could kiss you ladies! I've seen a chiropractor twice and it's made a world of difference!!</p> <p>@DesertDreams88: See a chiropractor!! I'll have to look at these sandals. I need something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261764 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:29:21 +0000 ladybee 2261764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebug: that website was awesome, thank you!</p> <p>I am going Friday to see a chiropractor that specializes in the Webster technique and pregnancy. I am so excited! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261715 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:34:13 +0000 avivoca 2261715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: I went to the chiropractor during my last pregnancy and it was amazing. My midwife is the one who recommended it for my hip pain! I would seek out one who has experience working with pregnant women. It also helped me a lot after labor getting things back where they should be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261623 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 09:50:15 +0000 DesertDreams88 2261623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: I live in Arizona so I hear you on the heat! I wear Sanuks for sandals, have you ever tried them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261555 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:55:11 +0000 littlebug 2261555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, also had this with my first pregnancy. It was excruciating. I had to brace myself before standing up from my chair at work. I would second chiropractics. I went to one who specialized in prenatal chiropractic techniques - specifically the Webster Technique. I found her on this website <a href="http://icpa4kids.com/index.php" rel="nofollow">http://icpa4kids.com/index.php</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261546 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:44:37 +0000 Alivoo01 2261546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had this with my first pregnancy and can already tell it'll be an issue this pregnancy as well. I second, third, fourth, hands down getting an adjustment by a chiropractor. I went weekly, if not, twice a week to help alleviate the pain. Plus, getting everything all lined up nice and good is beneficial anyhow!</p> <p>I also wore a maternity belt if I was on my feet for an extended amount of time. That helped tremendously as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261516 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:20:20 +0000 Hoots 2261516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: I got a recommendation from a friend who used the practice during get pregnancy. Her ob actually used them too and I've noticed they mostly serve pregnant women and new moms. I asked my ob before making an appointment, and even though I'm activity restricted, she was for it because of my pain level. Did your ob give a reason why you weren't supposed to? I'm just curious as I keep finding many obs have drastically different views on so many things! Would you ob allow a prenatal massage? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261511 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:17:46 +0000 MrsSRS 2261511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, mine is my cousin, so that's how I found him. Yes, you need one who specializes in pregnancy. Try finding one trained in the Activator Method as it is gentler on your body. For what it's worth, my doctor was really pleased that I was seeing a chiropractor so my body was aligned and carrying a big baby had much less impact on me than it could have. It made labor much easier too because my pelvis was in ideal alignment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261507 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:14:14 +0000 ladybee 2261507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsADS: PT is a great suggestion, I will ask! I know I have other back issues that could benefit from it as well.</p> <p>@DesertDreams88: We don't have air so in the fall we wear sandals and flip flops. I know it's only going to make it worse but I can't imagine wearing sneakers (I hate them) in the heat!</p> <p>@ElbieKay: I always hear about how tight my legs are from my doctor so maybe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261504 Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:10:52 +0000 ladybee 2261504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Willow: @Hoots: @MrsSRS: with my last pregnancy my OB said no to going to a chiropractor. I have an appointment with him on Monday so I'll ask again. Even if he says no, I'm in so much pain I don't care. How did you find your chiropractor? Do they need to specialize in pregnancy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261354 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:16:54 +0000 MrsSRS 2261354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chiropractor! I went every week my whole pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261333 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:29:26 +0000 ElbieKay 2261333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have postpartum lower back pain on my left side. I recently started seeing a trainer/body worker, and she thinks that this is partly related to my leg muscles being tight. Maybe you can try rolling out your IT band? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261327 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 21:26:31 +0000 Hoots 2261327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try a chiropractor for sure! I was I tears everyday before I started seeing one a few weeks ago and it has made such a huge difference! I still have pain sometimes, but it's more than manageable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261282 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 20:26:13 +0000 DesertDreams88 2261282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the exact same boat... I had it off and on for the past month, but now at 17 weeks and back to school teaching, I can barely walk by 3:15, and I'm limping the rest of the day/night.</p> <p>I've gotten several recommendations for chiropractors and specific stretching. The ob nurse told me told also to try a maternity belt and alternating ice on and off for 20 min at a time. I'm also thinking of shifting my outfits to more casual pants and sneakers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261249 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:22:05 +0000 MrsADS 2261249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ladybee this started happening to me around 13 weeks. I think it was my SI joint/pelvic girdle pain. It was AWFUL. Mine sort of came and went but was much worse with any activity (walking, etc). It would be like shooting, knife like pain, like stop me in my tracks/double me over pain. I ended up spending a long time on bedrest for preterm labor so I think that helped it (unintentionally). </p> <p>My OB was not super helpful, she basically said take Tylenol, which was useless. If it had not gotten better on its own from the bedrest, I would have really pushed to go to physical therapy. I have heard that is a really effective way to treat it - apparently there are some specific exercises/stretches to help. </p> <p>I feel your pain (literally)! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261248 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:20:41 +0000 Willow 2261248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had this, and it started at the end of the first trimester for me. It ended up being so bad I could barely walk. I went to a chiropractor that specializes in pregnancy, and it helped so much! It turns out that my sacrum was twisted and pubic bones were mid-aligned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tailbonelower-back-pain#post-2261231 Tue, 11 Aug 2015 19:03:14 +0000 ladybee 2261231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am almost 14 weeks and for the last few weeks I've had horrible tailbone/lower back pain. I've always had back pain but this is pain radiating from my tailbone to around my hips. </p> <p>Any tips to help this? I'm a teacher who is going back to work in a week and I only seeing it getting worse. Honestly, I'm not sure how I'm going to make it another 25 weeks. </p>