Hideous upper-back pain - any tips/advice?
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Topic: Hideous upper-back pain - any tips/advice?
Posted By: Mrs JCD
Subject: Hideous upper-back pain - any tips/advice?
Date Posted: 07 January 2013 at 10:55am
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Since hitting 25 weeks, I've started having hideous upper back pain between my shoulder blades. It normally happens overnight and I wake up in massive pain (it's painful to breathe, bend over, move my arms). It eases off throughout the day and a hot water bottle does help a bit. According to 'Dr Google', the pain is likely to be caused by my ribs expanding and pressing into a nerve. I'm definitely arranging for a physio appointment to have it looked at, but has anyone else had this? I'd love some advice/tips about what can help. Thanks heaps! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: TeacherLady
Date Posted: 07 January 2013 at 2:02pm
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This doesn't sound good MrsJCD! I had crazy back pain (and slightly torn side ab muscles!) that came and went when UTD with Ferg. I went to acupuncture for some other things, and added that into my treatment and it helped a little. Best advice: nightly back rubs/massages from DH!  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Mrs JCD
Date Posted: 08 January 2013 at 4:01pm
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He hee, great excuse for a massage! It seems to have eased off the past two nights, but I've booked in with my physio for next week to have it looked at. I definitely don't want it to get any worse! I think it's a timely reminder to improve my posture as well! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: ree103384
Date Posted: 13 January 2013 at 12:21pm
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Hey MrsJCD, I have been visiting an osteopath that specialises in pregnancy and the relief from between the shoulder blades has been amazing. A physio should show you some good stretches too. Best of luck.
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