Relief from back pain in 3rd tri?

[ijack]

Cat-cow was really helpful for me

[Brie]

I brought a small, rectangular throw pillow to work that I use for lumbar support for at least part of the day. It seems to be helping some.

I have good days and really, really bad days, though. I feel your pain. Literally.

[livinitup]

I swear by one of those PG belly belts. Mine had a big elastic band and Velcro to fit it under my belly, every day. I tried it on as a joke in the maternity section - and just loved the relief it gave me. Try Target or BRU - I got mine at Burlington Coat Factory!s maternity/baby section.

[Deleted]

I was attached to my heating pad since my sciatica was unbearable towards the end.

[loskadoodle]

The chiropractor was my life saver. My lower back pain was terrible and after 2weeks it was all but gone!

[spankswife]

Def yoga!!! It really helps w back/hip problems

[nabum]

yoga, a maternity support belt, and I sat on a big exercise ball at work for the last month or so that I worked.

[sewpinkgal]

Gah, until I started reading these replies I totally forgot that I wore a support belt towards the end (granted, only when working out, but still). I would look into one. It helped a bit with relieving the pressure on my back from just the sheer heaviness of the belly.

I should have probably switched to an exercise ball at the office since that was really what killed my back - by lunch I was just counting minutes until it was time to leave. If this is an option for you, I'd highly suggest at least trying it to see if it helps.

[jinnifah]

Swimming (aka floating like a buoy) feels wonderful. I also spent a lot of my at home in the recliner with a heating pad

[6fsn]

I'll second the chiropractor and support belt. If you don't have a footstool at work get one. I used a box of paper and had my feet up and shoes off everytime I was sitting. A pillow between my knees when I was sleeping was another big help.

[Deleted]

Chiropractor, yoga, and hanging out in the pool were all wonderful.

[Brie]

Oh, and if you have a spa tub with jets, I highly recommend hot baths with the jets right on your lower back. It feels awesome at the end of a long day.

[djc315]

I am having the same problem. Sitting at a desk all day is the worst - even with my feet propped up on a case of paper. I have an excercise ball; it helps a little, but I get annoyed by people commenting.

Getting up and doing a lap around the office every 45-60 minutes helps. Standing still and sitting down suck - I'd rather walk around all day!