My upper back near the shoulders has been aching badly the last few days, especially by evening. Im in my 2nd trimester and the bump isnt even that big yet. what helped you all?
Upper back pain is common as your posture changes and bump grows. Warm compress, good posture and a supportive pillow helped me a lot. If its severe or with other symptoms though, mention it to your gynac.
Gentle stretches and prenatal yoga my doctor approved really eased my back. Sitting up straight and not slouching made a big difference too. Just clear any exercise with your gynac before starting.
Sitting at a desk all day made my upper back ache. I started taking small breaks to walk and stretch, and used a cushion behind my back. Small fixes through the day helped more than anything fancy.
