Wear flat or low-heeled shoes to reduce stress on your spine. Take breaks if you must stand for long periods. At night, lie on your side with pillows supporting your uterus and between your thighs. If back pain interrupts your sleep or daily activities, you should talk to your doctor. Ice, heat, massage therapy, and physical therapy visits are treatments he or she may consider.
Many doctors prescribe strengthening and flexibility exercises to reduce back pain.
When done correctly, they're easy to perform at home and should not be painful. If exercise and preventive measures aren't effective, your doctor may advise other options such as pool exercises or a supervised exercise program. The McGraw-Hill Companies.