Is this a pulled muscle in my upper back? What can i do for it, im pregnant?!?

Question

Hi im 21 weeks pregnant. For the past few days iv had what feels like a pulled muscle in my upper back, like right under my right shoulder blade.. it hurts to even sit, stand or lie down.. anyone ever had this while preg? anything i can do to get rid of it? im miserable! will this go away on its own? how long will it take? its been 6 days!

Answer 1

If it hurts when you breathe in and out then you probably popped a rib head out of place. Muscles don't usually hurt when you are not using them so pain while sitting isn't really a muscle thing sounds more like a joint thing. If you put heat on it make sure its moist heat and not a heating pad. Dry Heat pulls moisture out of the soft tissue and makes it stiffen up after its removed. Moist heat like a hot wet towel, shower, hot tub makes the heat penatrate into soft tissue. Since you are pregnant I would recommend the hot towel. See a chiropractor. He can get that pain to go away and yes it is safe for pregnant women.

Answer 2

Without doing any therapy or treatment it will take more time for the pain to dissolve. First off place a heating pad on the area for twenty minutes several times a day. This should start relaxing the spasm.

a good massage would take down the pain very quickly. You could ask your doctor for recommendation of a physical therapist who does massage therapy.

Answer 3

It actually sounds like you have a pinched nerve. Not too much you can do while pregnant but moist heat and tylenol. check with your md for sure.

Answer 4

take muscle-relaxers it will go away when you have your baby or get before.

Answer 5

it maybe about ions changes. say it to your doctor.u can warm it and stretch