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Severe backache during pregnancy
I am 5th month pregnant and having severe back ache, can I use any ointment to ease the pain or can I use hot water bag ? Please suggest
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Increased lumbar lordosis during pregnancy can lead to back ache.
You should do back muscle strengthening exercises. Hot water bag can give some soothing effect, but may not be very useful.
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consult a physiotherapist nearby to understand well about back muscle strengthening exercises
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Hot water bag use, no need to use any ointment
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don't work any long standing work
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