How to relieve back pain during pregnancy?

Question

My back has started aching quite a bit, and I'm only a few months into my pregnancy. What are some safe and easy ways to help relieve this pregnancy-related back pain?

Pallavi Behera · Answer

Sit straight, wear flat comfortable shoes, and use a warm compress on your lower back. Don't stand for too long and never bend directly to lift things.

Anika Chopra · Answer

Please avoid sleeping on your back and sleep on your side instead. Gentle pelvic tilts helped me, and keeping my posture correct made my recovery so much smoother later on.

Nilima Limaye · Answer

Same here, my lower back is killing me in my second trimester. Has anyone tried those maternity support pillows, do they actually help?

Charulata Salunkhe · Answer

Back pain can also be due to calcium deficiency, so please ask your doctor to check your levels. My gynac adjusted my calcium supplements during my regular thyroid follow-ups and it really helped.

Shubhra Rajput · Answer

My tracker app suggested doing cat-cow stretches and using a pregnancy pillow between the knees. It honestly made a huge difference to my sleep quality!