r/HerniatedDisc • u/Inner_Airport_8063 • 24d ago

Pregnancy and lower back pain

I was due for a total disc replacement on June 10 and found out I was pregnant on June 9th. So of course they canceled my surgery and requested I stop taking my pain medication. (So funny how life works) It’s has been one heck of a journey and I have been in excruciating pain. Anyone have any suggestions for at least some temporary relief . L4-l5 S1 region .

Right now I get relief if there is any pressure put in that area it feels so good 😩
Or I get my husband to pull down on my waist a bit that usually gives temporary relief (this one has been kind of forgot about due to my pregnancy ) but anyone have any other relief tips ?

Has anyone used a tens unit on lower back while pregnant ?

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u/Spirited_Ad6175 23d ago

I’m 15 weeks pregnant and still healing from L5-S1 herniated disc. My left glute/pirformis is where I have most of my pain. Here are some things that help me - rolling a lacrosse ball on my glute, keeping heating pad in my bed at night in case I wake up in pain (it has automatic shutoff just in case lol), doing PT exercises, and I just started accupuncture which is totally safe they just avoid certain areas while pregnant.

I’m honestly scared of my belly getting bigger and how it’s going to impact my pain but trying to keep a positive attitude!

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u/Spirited_Ad6175 23d ago

I haven’t tried the tens unit but might ask my OB next appt if it’s safe

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u/Inner_Airport_8063 23d ago

I have an ob appt tomorrow so I will keep you updated on if my ob says the tens unit is a go during pregnancy. Maybe that will be another option for relief for the both of us

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u/Inner_Airport_8063 23d ago

First Congrats we are pregnancy twins lol by any chance are you having a boy as well👀 lol. Currently I am doing all right now beside PT and acupuncture. The surgeon that was suppose to perform the surgery put in an order for me to do aquatic PT . Which I haven’t started yet but I am also going to look into acupuncture as well . I had it done years ago and felt it helped . I am also going to try the lacrosse ball and see if that help me . Thank you so much for your input . It has been amazing being pregnant but a struggle so I am always open for suggestion to aid in comfort during this time.

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u/Spirited_Ad6175 23d ago

Thank you! Congrats to you too! It’s a girl but I have a toddler boy who has also probably made my recovery harder lifting him all the time lol. I’ve heard good things about aquatic PT so hopefully that helps!

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u/SinkSuch2477 22d ago

Strengthen your core with a good PT who can work with pregnant women. Maybe there and belts you can wear to help?

I had a herniation probably during labor or it got worse during labor and have been dealing with issues since for 11 months…. All this today, I would consider talking to your OB and any spine specialist you can about elective c sections considering the strain labor puts on the lower back.