Comments on: Upper Back Pain during Pregnancy

By: Alice

Alice — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:03:14 +0000

Hi…
I am 27 weeks and my shoulder blades and upper spinal cord to the neck they are very painful. I can’t even lift my head in from the pillow. I start to hate night times. Can you please help me. I was taking grandpa for pain killer but nothing is changing

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:32:58 +0000

My wife is 33 weeks and 3 days pregnant. Her first 31 weeks couldn’t have been better. She was able to be somewhat active, comfortable, healthy sleeping patterns, etc. Over the past 2 weeks she has been in agonizing pain. So much so that we have gone to the ER twice in the past week to rule out more severe causes. The pain itself is between her shoulder blades and the pain is 10x as soon as she lays down at night. So much so that she doesn’t get much more than 2-3 hours per night and I’m genuinely worried about her headspace if she doesn’t find relief. Any guidance or advice that you have would be greatly appreciated.

I should also note that we have used or currently using Norco, Tylenol, Benadryl, Lidocane Patches and BioFreeze with zero benefit.

By: Athletico

Athletico — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:52:55 +0000

In reply to Faith. Hello Faith, we recommend reaching out to your OBGYN or physician to assist you with problems occurring during your pregnancy.

By: Faith

Faith — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:52:50 +0000

I had my last period on the 3rd of january and it ended on the 7th of january, how many months pregnant am i now? And am also feeling a serious pain under my left lower abdomen and my upper right chest which makes my baby unable to kick well for sometime now. The nurse tried so much to position the baby well but its not working. And i do have a serious headache and fever Please what should i do?

By: Christina Christie

Christina Christie — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:59:30 +0000

Hi Stacey,
Congratulations on your third pregnancy! In the first trimester, hormones and fluid levels increase so this potentially could cause a pain response and nasuea/vomitting. My first suggestion would be to see you doctor and discuss these symptoms. If the doctor clears you medically then I would suggest requesting an appointment with one of our Physical Therapists who specializes in Women’s Health. A variety of manual therapy and exercises specific to your needs can greatly help to reduce your symptoms. Please let me know if you have further questions and if I can assist you in scheduling a Women’s Health Assessment.

By: Stacey Fee

Stacey Fee — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 09:00:58 +0000

5wks pregnant with my 3rd and I’m so scared as I have an old compression fracture T5&T6 + a syrinx (fluid filled cyst, although doc assured me that in itself giving where it is wouldn’t be an issue) so frightened as this pains are intense to the point of vomiting when it flares which is a few times in a day. I don’t care what pain I am in or will be in so long as my baby is ok. Anyone reccomend anything to help relieve myself, i.e tens machine/massage machine, heat pads like, brands of pillows etc? Dear bless us someone help!.

By: Josie

Josie — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:03:17 +0000

Nearly 28 weeks pregnant and experience bad upper back pain that also seems to effect the chest bone as well. I will try some of these tips and hope it relieves some of the pain. My 1st pregnancy was so different. Didnt have much pain with that one, easy pregnancy. This one is not so fun with all the painful kicks I receive (again, never had painful kicks and my baby was born 8.66 lbs) but this one is 2 lbs and packs a powerful kick! Then the back pain, and running after a 2 yr old on top of it all 😥

By: Nelo

Nelo — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:10:36 +0000

I am five weeks and six days today. Got up this morning and observed a severe upper back pain. Went to the bathroom for a quick shower and realized I can’t even help myself. Seriously in pains now. What should I do pls?

By: Shalini

Shalini — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 22:04:50 +0000

Iam 7th month pregnant and I am getting upper back pain since last 15 days daily at night..it’s too severe that I cannot be able to bear it.is it save to take any medicine in this ?

By: Selly

Selly — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 01:33:11 +0000

I found this article to be very helpful and informative. Thank you