Jump to content

Recommended Posts

I posted a while back about having terrible backache due to constant breastfeeding/sling/baby carrying and probably terrible posture too.


Last night it got so bad that it took me over an hour to find a comfortable way of sleeping which did not hurt like hell (using pregnancy body pillow again!). I have a constant ache between my shoulderblades worse on the right.


Would massage help? Or any other treatment? Send me some recommendations please.

My back was really bad when my daughter was born - a combination of breastfeeding, carrying a baby and having a "toddler" who didn't yet toddle.


I can highly recommend Daniel at Dulwich Chiropractic (on Crystal Palace Road, near Jennings Road) - a couple of treatments with him and it was sorted. I go every now and then these days when I feel my back is starting to get sore, he always manages to fix it. Lovely guy, very professional, and you can take your baby along... either in the treatment room with you, or I always found the receptionists were more than happy to look after them in the waiting area.


Good luck.


P x

A couple of deep tissue massages have helped me sort out the knots in my upper back and neck (from craning to look at the baby while BFing). I see Odette at the Dulwich Therapy Rooms but I leave the baby at home with my husband so you'd have to check whether you can take yours with you.

Gomukhasana ('cow face pose') in the morning and before bed really helps. Try just 30 sec on each side. Hold the pose a few seconds longer every time you do it.


You might also find that although you blame your poor posture for your back pain, this may be entirely backwards. Your posture may be poor *because* you have back pain which is not your fault at all.


It's not at all uncommon for your spine and pelvis to become misaligned during pregnancy. Even a small misalignment can cause you a lot of pain. You may not be able to see it for yourself, but a good massage therapist or osteopath will be able to identify and correct it.


xx

I've had a really bad back since giving back 8 months ago, and still got a long way to go - I would highly recommend Elaine, an osteo at Dulwich Therapy Rooms plus a good dose of pilates. With your stomach muscles weakened by pregnancy and birth (esp if like me you had a C-section) your back takes the brunt - so the pilates helps rebuild that much needed abdominal strength. For that, I highly recommend Kellie (Jelly Belly).
Hiya - I am a bit biased (he's my other half!) but try Luis at The Vale Practice on Grove Vale - he specialises in Sports / Deep Tissue Massage. I have a 12-week old and have been suffering with a painful back, neck & shoulders and he has been working wonders, well worth a try.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • Thanks Alice, I think that’s probably the same for us 
    • Defo, where are you based so I can collect?
    • There is no other way than to move out. I am in such a situation myself where our neighbours are complete assholes. They breached the Covenants and when we pointed it they said to take them to court if we want.  Unfortunately, they have made our life miserable and we have to move out.    What helped in our situation is having a calm conversation face to face. It only happened after they tasted their own medicine(i know it's mean but nothing else helps).   I know it's unfair but better move out and prioritise your mental health. 
    • Thank you so much for the reply. Jeffery turned up a couple of hours ago. I edited title to say found but somehow it didn't save. Thank you so much for going to the trouble of posting this sighting... even if it didn't turn out to be Jeff.  Jeff came running down the street like a bat out of hell and ran into the house. Never been so relieved. Mind you i've been up and down the roads shouting his name out all day. Even in Wingfield street. 🤗
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...