In my experience, lower back pain can be minimized by taking pain medicine and by having adequate rest. Whenever I experience this kind of pain, I would lie on my back for hours until I feel better. For some women, however, taking pain meds and resting would not alleviate lower back pains. For excruciating pain, better check with your Ob-Gyn.
Upper back pain is usually caused by poor posture. Sometimes, even unusual sleeping positions and using thick pillows result to back pain.
Here are some of the things I do to minimize back pain:
1. Visit the chiropractor. I visit the chiropractor at least once a year to have my spine straightened. It works wonders for me.
2. Try acupuncture. I am blessed to have a chiropractor who is, at the same time, a certified acupuncturist. I used to have bi-monthly acupuncture sessions with my chiro. The purpose of my acupuncture is to minimize pain and to improve blood flow. Just a warning though. Be sure that your acupuncturist is certified or licensed. My chiro, who is also my acupuncturist, studied acupuncture in a well-known university in China. Acupuncture is actually dangerous if the practitioner is not very knowledgeable on the matter. Also, be sure that new needles are used for your sessions. If you want to know the contact details of my chiropractor/acupuncturist, just email or message me. Bacolod City area only. (Bacolod City is in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines).
3. Do not use a pillow on your head if you are lying on your back while sleeping.
4. Do stretching exercises specifically for back pains.
For my pains caused by endometriosis (whether directly or indirectly), I avoid taking medicine as much as possible. Instead, I try other remedies so as to take care of my liver and kidneys.
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