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Lower back pain

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Jeda
Hi ladies,

I have a question. I'm 9 weeks pregnant now and I'm really experiencing a lot of lower back pain.
What are your experiences with this?
I mainly feel it when sitting still for a long time or sitting hunched over, but sometimes also just when walking.

Love, Jeda

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  1. Beertje #2

    Hi!

    I’ve been having it too, though I’m further along in my pregnancy. If I pay attention to how I sit, walk, move, and bend, it gets better, especially when combined with enough movement and warmth. If it persists or gets worse, I’d call the physio.

    Love, Beertje!

  2. Jeda started this #3

    Yeah, I think I'll drop by the midwife tomorrow. I don't have a bump or anything yet, so it feels pretty early????
    I'd also like to start exercising again. I was always nauseous or tired, but I want to try picking it back up. Love, Jeda

  3. Beertje #4

    Something is growing in your belly, which pulls on your back and can cause pain. Often, just changing your posture or doing things slightly differently makes a big difference. Going to the gym shows that you're pregnant and having back issues. Strengthening your back muscles can also help! Good luck!

  4. Edith #5

    Great tips from Beertje above!
    It's not surprising that you already have this while you don't have a belly yet pulling on your lower back. It's actually mainly about your hormone levels. Pregnancy hormones like progesterone and relaxin make all your joints more flexible. Useful for when a baby eventually comes, but it can also lead to pain.
    You're already 9 weeks along, hopefully the fatigue and nausea will pass quickly. Then the energy to exercise will come back too - that can just be walking or cycling - and it will. I started training in the gym again at 13 weeks (I'm now 18 weeks), I love it and it also helps a lot with my lower back pain If exercise isn't enough for you, then go see a physiotherapist, they can give you targeted exercises.
    Good luck!

  5. Jeda started this #6

    Thank you so much!!! I'll wait a bit more before resuming sports, I want to pick it up again next week in a relaxed way.. But it's nice to read that it's not weird :-)

  6. Sterre #7

    Bizarre. Since yesterday, I've also had severe lower back pain. I couldn't imagine it was due to the pregnancy. Maybe it is after all. Thanks for the tips!

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