How Can You Help Ease Back Pain While Sitting?

I’m 20 weeks pregnant and sit behind a desk 9 hours a day, 5 days a week. My back is so sore every minute of the day, and every day of the week – even hurts when I lay down to go to bed. Any good remedies for helping to ease the pain?

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6 Responses to “How Can You Help Ease Back Pain While Sitting?”

  1. Jo Jo's MoMmY Says:

    I have a home made heating pad I use for the pain!! I am 35w4d pregnant and my friend made me a heating pad out of rice for my baby shower. I just put it in the microwave for 3 1/2 minutes and put it on my back, works wonders!! Try that :)

  2. Hannahs Mum-I like thumbs down Says:

    Yes, I too have been suffering through the same situation. I have two pillows that I position behind my back. Also, putting your feet up is great. A desk will usually hide a crate or a box if you place it under the desk and also, I take my shoes off while sitting at my desk. Other than those things, you can take Tylenol, no more than the dose that it says on teh bottle though- to ease the pain.
    At night, lay on your side and put a pillow between your legs, this helps tremendously.

  3. Maria Says:

    I’m in the same boat as you. I also have what I call “wardens” that watch me when I get up to stretch my legs and relieve my back so, I have to limit how many times I get up. The only other suggestion I have for you that isn’t already listed is to get chair coushions if you can’t get a better chair. This really has helped my back and butt. I still suffer from soreness but at least it doesn’t last all day long!
    :-)

  4. beccatoo Says:

    I would get a lumbar pillow. It will go behind your back and help add support. I’m not pregnant but I have chronic back problems and I use one. I also use a special heating pad (it has a rice like substance in it and you microwave it to make it hot)…it works better than a regular heating pad.

  5. Leanne A Says:

    you can buy self heating pads that help with the aches. always check that they are not passing anykind of painkiller into your body though

  6. lesa_pry Says:

    Stretch alot, get up every hour or so and walk around for a few minutes.

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