Forum : Pregnancy

is it ok to use deep heat on backache wile pregnent

Hi
I would check as i really dont think you can use it although it is on your skin it still enters your bloodstream have you tried a hot water bottle i find it helpful.
Lisa x

hi, i am suffering really bad back pain and was advised off the doctor that deep heat it not recomended in pregnancy, i use one of those heat wraps that you simply heat in the microwave or just use a hot water bottle. and try to keep your back straight, the doctor may be able to refer you to a physio therapist which i currently go to, they really help, massage your back and show you how to sit and some simple exercises to help. x x natalie

Ive been using menthol gel... Thats not the same as deep heat is it =/

I don't think you are supposed to use the sprays but I had really bad hip and back problems and found a hot water bottle really good whilst at home, and the pads that Natalie recommends for use at work or when out and about. You can get ones that you don't need to heat up, and which stayed warm for hours, although they took about 1/2 hour to heat up enough to give relief.

Deep heat is ok. I asked the pharmacist as i had to use it at around 24 weeks.

Hi,
how did you manage to use a hot waterbottle?? i can't lie on my belly and i have not tried lying on it as i thought it would burn any suggestions? x

hi,
i hate my back-pain, because i always seem to get the ache in the same position on my back. It can be very painful, and heat spray and heat patches does not have any affect on me. So what else am I suppose to use, I cannot think of anything else. Is there any suggestions on what you can think of? xoxo

hello I would advise that you do not use it you sohuld use a tenns machine to reduce the pain you can hire them esp for pregnancy xxx

hello ive been suffering lots with backache past couple of weeks my midwife told me not to use heat rub but i could use ibuprofen gel i bought mine in tesco its about _1.80 a tube it does work also have you tried a v shaped pillow? I bought one in shaws was _5 has helped no end I have two one for bed and one in the living room does not come with pillow case but rather get it from shaws as you have a choice of colour of pillow case which are _3 argos sell the pillow with a white pillow case _8. hope this helps you