My back has been aching so much during pregnancy, especially at night. My husband wants to give me a massage, but we're unsure of the right way. How can one safely massage the back during pregnancy?
A gentle back massage is highly recommended to relieve stress! I used to lie on my side with a pillow between my knees while my husband did a soft massage. It helped me stay relaxed, which actually prepared my body well for a smooth normal delivery.
I had gestational diabetes so I had to be very careful with my diet, but for my back pain, massage helped a lot. Just make sure the pressure is very light and you don't lie flat on your back.
Ugh, pregnancy back pain is the worst, especially when you are already dealing with throwing up! When I had bad backache, my husband would gently rub warm sesame oil in upward strokes. Just sit on a chair leaning forward on pillows, never lie flat on your tummy.
For back massages, always sit upright or lie on your side with lots of pillows! 🤰 Use gentle, upward circular motions with warm olive oil, but avoid the lower back/tailbone area strictly. It feels so relaxing after a long day! ✨
Beta, always massage in a sitting position leaning on a bed or chair. Use lukewarm mustard oil with a few garlic cloves heated in it, but tell the masseuse to do it very gently. No hard pressure should be applied on the lower back or belly.
