As your belly grows larger, your back hurts and all you want to do is lie on the floor! Indeed, back pain is a common symptom during pregnancy, especially between the 5^th and 7^th months¹. To start building a better back and keep your body comfortable, practice these back pain relief tips!²

•  If you need to stand for a long time, rest one foot on a stool or a box to take the strain off your back.³
•  Go for a swim to take pressure off the spine
•  Consider abdominal support garment as it helps take the weight of your belly off your back muscles.
•  Opt for comfortable shoes with arch support 
•  Consider a heating pad or warm water bottle for painful back muscles. Heating pads should be set at the lowest possible temperature setting. Wrap your heating pad or warm water bottle in a towel to help prevent burns. Cold compresses also can help ease pain. Limit the time you use heat or cold.

Please also be sure to maintain a healthy, balanced pregnancy diet, because it’s important that your extra calories come from healthy, nutritious foods!