Lower back pain relief ?

[Northtosouth]

20 weeks pregnant tomorrow and I have really bad lower back pain. It’s mainly at night, I’m struggling to sleep or get comfortable. I’m driving DH mad rolling round and round in circles all night, and starting to feel like a zombie from lack of sleep.

does anyone have any tips for this? Will it pass or is it likely to stay for the rest of the pregnancy? I have taken paracetamol a few times but I don’t want to rely on it every night.

I'm afraid it only gets worse. Exercise is the best relief, especially swimming or yoga. Hot water bottles, lumbar belt and sitting on a swiss balls also help. Can you partner massage your back ?

Thanks, didn’t even think of hot water bottle I assumed I couldn’t use one but will give that a go tonight. Will look into your other suggestions too.
I’ve been doing some yoga but was thinking about starting swimming next week so will try that too.
He has been trying but it only helps while he’s doing it, as soon as he stops the pain is back.