How to Relieve Severe Back Pain During Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant and dealing with severe back pain in Mesa or Queen Creek, you’re not alone—and you’re not without options.

While many pregnancy discomforts can be managed with self-care, when the pain becomes intense or starts to interfere with daily life, it’s a clear signal that your body needs more support.

We’ll walk through a few helpful tips you can try at home—but first, let’s talk about the real priority:
Getting your body the focused help it needs to start feeling better.

Why Severe Back Pain Needs More Than Self-Care

As your pregnancy progresses, it brings rapid and constant change to your body.
The pelvis shifts, ligaments loosen, and your center of gravity moves forward—all of which can create serious stress on your spine, muscles, and joints.

If you’re experiencing severe back pain, especially in the lower back or hips, it’s often a sign that something deeper is out of alignment—and no amount of stretching or posture correction alone will fully resolve it.

That’s where Myopractic therapy can make a meaningful difference.

How Myopractic Therapy Helps Relieve Severe Back Pain During Pregnancy

Myopractic therapy is a gentle, full-body approach to restoring mobility and easing structural tension.
Unlike some methods that only focus on the site of pain, myopractic care begins with the pelvis—the foundation of movement and posture—and works outward from there.

As the baby grows and your body adapts, misalignments in the pelvis, hips, or ribs can cause sharp or constant pain.
Myopractic therapy helps mobilize those imbalances and free up the tension that’s keeping your body stuck in painful patterns.

If you're experiencing severe back pain during pregnancy, coming in for treatment is often the most important first step.
Once your body starts to move better, other self-care strategies can finally start to work the way they’re meant to.

How Often Should You Come In?

Every pregnancy is unique, but here’s a general framework based on what tends to work best:

• Initial phase (when pain is severe):Weekly sessions until you can go a whole week without back pain.
• Once symptoms improve: We gradually space sessions out—often every 2–3 weeks.
• Ongoing support: Once your body feels stable and balanced, monthly sessions can help keep you feeling good.
• Final month of pregnancy: Weekly care can support the body through the rapid changes leading up to birth.

Some women only need a few sessions to get relief.
Others appreciate consistent support throughout their pregnancy.
It all depends on your goals—and we’ll adapt care accordingly.

At-Home Tips to Support Your Recovery

Once your body is moving better, the following tips can help extend the relief between sessions and keep discomfort from creeping back in:

1. Sleep in a Better Position
   Avoid sleeping flat on your back. Instead, sleep on your side with one or both knees bent.
   A pillow between your knees—or a full-body pregnancy pillow—can reduce tension in your hips and lower back.
2. Use Ice or Heat (Safely)
   Some women get more relief from heat, others from cold. Try both and see what works for you.
   Always use a towel as a barrier and limit application to 15–20 minutes.
   👉 Here’s another article that dives deeper into when and how to use ice or heat effectively.
3. Move Gently and Often
   Walking, prenatal yoga, or stretching can all help—but only once your body is in a better state.
   Movement is most beneficial after the deep restrictions are addressed.
4. Lift Smarter
   If you need to pick something up, bend your knees and squat instead of bending at the waist.
   Keep objects close to your body and ask for help when needed.
5. Wear Supportive Shoes and Gear
   Avoid high heels. Choose low, supportive shoes with good arch support.
   Athletic shoes are great. A maternity beltcan also help ease pressure on your lower back.
6. Maintain Better Posture
   Avoid locking your knees. Keep your shoulders relaxed, chest lifted, and your spine tall.
   Sit with a small pillow behind your lower back for extra support.

Ready to Feel Better?

Severe back pain doesn’t have to be your “new normal” during pregnancy.

If you’re in Mesa or Queen Creek and need real relief, schedule an initial Myopractic therapy session today.
Each visit includes a full-body evaluation and hands-on treatment tailored to your stage of pregnancy.

Let’s get your body moving better—
So you can feel better, too.

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