How to Cope with the Aches and Pains of Pregnancy
Almost everything hurts while pregnant. Your sciatica makes it difficult to walk. The presence of pubic dysplasia gives you a lightning crutch and it feels like your back is locked into a permanent vice. These conditions would make you want a massage and it is perfectly normal.
A massage chair might be the solution for you, but there are other safe ways to find ease. You must discuss anything you do or with your doctor to be on the safe side. These ways are:
Stay active: Experts recommend regular exercise such as walking or swimming. They are important to reduce back pain and strengthen the back, preventing other aches and pains. In some cases, prenatal yoga [4] or Pilates could be useful in reducing back pains.
Rest and ice: Ice packs and resting stressed muscles offer short and long-term relief. You might need someone to help place the ice on places in your back that are unreachable.
Elevation: Raising your feet is not just an expression. Elevating your feet can decrease the swelling and pain in your lower limbs.
Stretch: Pregnant women might feel uncomfortable moving. Easy stretches, slow walks and just getting up from your desk or couch once and hour to move around can help reduce pregnancy pain. There are several prenatal stretches such as cat pose to stretch the back or a foam roller to strengthen the hips and glutes [5], which may be causing the back pain.
Physical therapy: Pregnancy can cause new aches and pains and they can worsen preexisting pain. Many physical therapists are trained in working with pregnant women. With the help of physical therapy, so might be able to avoid worsening of back pain or prevent it.
It is important to talk to your doctor about the use of over-the-counter drugs for days when at-home therapy is not helping. Acetaminophen is normally recommended while ibuprofen [6] should be avoided. Your doctor may recommend acupuncture or chiropractic care into your routine.