What do you do for cramps/lower back pain?

[Caryliz]

I've been having terrible cramps in my lower back - just like menstrual cramps, and just as agonizing. For awhile I was terrified this meant menses was coming on (signalling a miscarriage) but have since learned it's totally normal, just all the progesterone kicking in. The problem is, i've not found a great way to combat the pain! I've taken Tylenol, of course (totally ineffective) and have been doing stretches, and sleeping with a pillow between my knees, but many nights sleep is just impossible. (And being a FT WOHM with an active 5-year-old, i consider my sleep to be SACRED!!!!) Anyone else out there have ideas for how to get through this? What has worked for you?

TIA!!!

Cary

[HeatherB]

Heating pads on the back can often help with back pain, as could a warm bath. My best tip for any back or pelvic issues is chiropractic treatment. You can find prenatal chiropractors at http://www.icpa4kids.com/. Mine is *fabulous!*

[isras1]

I find that doing pelvic tilts eases my lower back achiness... I hope this passes soon for you.

[Schae]

I use tissue salts (no. 8 - mag phos) for cramps and they work very very well.
no. 4 is for inflammation - and may help too.
http://www.tissue-salts.com/

the nice thing about them is that you can use them whilst pregnant and on babies too (the mag phos is very good for tummy cramps for babies)