Help! I've hurt my back- what can I do?

[MarkStretch]

I'm 35 weeks pregnant and I pulled my back today lifting my 2 yr old DS. It has been agony since, DH came home from work early to help me out. I've had paracetamol and a back rub. Am i right in thinking I am not allowed to take Ibuprofen? And am I not allowed a hot water bottle?

Owww.

I've used hot water bottle on my back when it's been hurting. I think you're just supposed to avoid them on your bump. A warm bath might be good.

You could try alternating ice packs and heat. My physio suggested it when my back went into spasm recently. I have acupuncture for my back too (my therapist is experienced in treating pregnant women).

Is there a Neal's East Yard Therapy Room around where you live? They usually have massage therapists especialised in treating pregnant women. For a more home grown remedy I've found that Arnica muscle massage cream really helps and it's safe to use.

Definitely no ibuprofen. The info leaflet in the packet says that in the second trimester you may be able to take it under advisement of GP but you are clearly not in the second trimester.

Rest your back asmmuch as possible. See GP for advice.

Thanks everyone, it feels a bit better today. DH gave me a couple of back rubs and I took paracetamol and even managed to have quite a good nights sleep so will try and take it easy today and not lift DS the big lump!

ice ice ice!!

don't stay still for too long it will make it worse, if you have a birthing or exercise ball get it out go on ur knees and lean on it with ur arms so ur boobs are pressed against the side n slowly roll forward and backward