What's the best way to keep your back from aching so much if you have a really busy day and just can't sit?

Question

I get busy a lot and I can't sit down a lot but my back starts to ache really bad and I don't know how to either help prevent this or help it get better without laying there all day long. Help!

Answer 1

Pay attention to your posture. The healthy posture that you learned before you were pregnant still applies in early pregnancy, before your uterus is above your bellybutton. Tuck your buttocks under, pull your shoulders back and downward, and stand straight and tall.
Later in pregnancy, as your uterus enlarges, you naturally pull your shoulders back farther to offset the weight of your uterus pulling you forward. This can actually cause back strain. Talk to your doctor about adjusting your posture to accommodate your growing belly.

Make adjustments when sitting or standing. Sit with your feet slightly elevated, and don't cross your legs. Change position often, and avoid standing for long periods of time. If you must stand for a while, rest one foot on a low step stool.
Strategically place your pillows. Sleep on your side, with one or both knees bent. Place a pillow between your knees and another one under your abdomen. You may also find relief by placing a specially shaped total body pillow under your abdomen.
Avoid lifting heavy objects or children. When lifting a smaller object, don't bend over at the waist. Instead, squat down, bend your knees and lift with your legs rather than your back. Try to avoid sudden reaching movements or stretching your arms high over your head.
Get the right gear. Wear supportive, low-heeled shoes and maternity pants with a low, supportive waistband. Or consider using a maternity support belt.
Try heat, cold or massage. Apply heat to your back. Try warm bath soaks, warm wet towels, a hot water bottle or a heating pad. Some women find relief by alternating ice packs with heat. A back massage also may help.
Stay fit. As long as your health care provider approves, an exercise program can keep your back strong and may actually relieve back pain. Some women enjoy swimming, and doctors highly recommend it — the body's buoyancy in the water offers relief from the extra weight of pregnancy. You also might like walking or taking a prenatal exercise or yoga class. On your own, you can try an exercise called a pelvic tilt or cat stretch: Kneel on your hands and knees with your head in line with your back. Pull in your abdomen, arching your spine upward. Hold the position for several seconds, then relax your abdomen and back. Repeat three to five times, working gradually up to 10.

Answer 2

the best way to do it is to stretch and crack your back before you start your day it only takes about 5 min to get a really good stretch here are a couple you can do....

without bending your back try to touch your right hand to the back of your left knee then the same with the left hand to the back of the right knee.....cracks the bones in your lower back it feels really good and releases any tension......

then stand with your back against the wall and slowly "peel" yourself off....feeling every muscle and vertebra come off the wall....do this until you are completely bent over hold for 3 breaths and then slowly come up....then reach all the way to the sky and you should be stretched and ready to go...

Answer 3

Wear good supporting shoes. Try to stand on a rubber mat or carpet. Try to at least lean up against a counter or stool during some part of the day.

Answer 4

Buy an abdominal support called a Prenatal Cradle, it looks silly but totally worked for me. They have a mini cradle that works good too, not as good as the original. Your OB probably knows where you can get them. Or, I think they have a website. Medical supply stores may also have them.

I also bought one of those herbal microwave heat packs, the model with a velcro strap. That way I could walk around with the heat pack on my back.

Hope it works for you.

Answer 5

Many of the commercially available chews and bones are unhealthy and difficult to digest. I highly recommend raw bones. For "recreational bones," large, thick bones are great. Beef ribs, beef knuckles... They'll keep your dog busy for hours, and he'll love them. Plus, they're great for his teeth and dental health. They're also cheap and easy to get from your local grocery store.

Answer 6

Something that you can do to help with the pain is to take a tennis ball, place it against a wall, and lean your back into it. The pressure feels great against an achy back.

Answer 7

Get shoes with really good arch support, or get some inserts. If possible, try to get some anti-fatigue mats (rubber mats) so you don't have to walk on concrete all day.

Answer 8

do exercises to stengthen your back. when you get home, just relax!