My lower back has been aching so much lately, especially by evening when i sit too long. Im around 22 weeks. Just trying to understand why it happens and if its the normal pregnancy back pain everyone talks about. anyone else dealing with this?
Its mostly from the extra weight and posture change. My doctor allowed me some gentle prenatal stretches and they eased the back a lot. Dont start any exercise without checking with your gynac though.
Back pain is super common, the growing belly shifts your posture and the back takes the load. Both times mine got worse in later months. A good pillow between the knees while sleeping and not standing too long really helped.
Mild back pain is normal, but if its severe, sudden or comes with cramps or any bleeding, please call your doctor, dont assume its just normal. Mine needed checking once. Better safe.
Sitting at a desk all day made my back pain worse. I started using a small cushion behind my lower back and took short walks every hour. Small changes made a big difference honestly.
