Any Suggestions for Aching Hips During Pregnancy?

Aching hips are a common complaint during pregnancy.:) There are a lot of changes going on in your body, and particularly in the ligaments of your pelvis and low back. Many women find great relief with help from a chiropractor. If you would like to find a chiropractor near you that specializes in caring for pregnant women, this website has a directory: www.icpa4kids.org. It's nice to know that not only does chiropractic care make you more comfortable, but may also help to make labor shorter by balancing your pelvis! Good luck, and congratulations.

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Although I am not practicing right now, I am a massage therapist. One of my specialties is pregnancy massage. It is wonderful for those aching hips and lower back. I also had massage while I was pregnant with both of my boys. It worked wonders. If your insurance does not cover, you may want to ask your ob to give you a referral.

Also, I bought a full body pillow. I couldn't sleep with out it. You can hold it up to you and put one knee up over it. It helps to take off a lot of the pressure from your hips.

Good luck!!
T.

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I did two things while I was pregnant that you may want to try....1) weekly massage-she would work on my hips and tailbone so much that it was amazing how well I would sleep for about the next 4 nights....awwww it was such a treat and a lot of insurance companies cover pregnancy massage (especially if your midwife/doctor prescribes it due to your pain). 2) I used to sleep on an air mattress when I was really sore and that would allow me to sleep on my tummy more comfortably. I also tried walking/exercising slowly every day-this helps come labor also. Best of luck to you Megan!!!! It's all worth it in the end! :) Take care.

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I would suggest chiropractic care or at least some physical therapy/massage. It helps a lot.
I had lots of pain when in bed too and nothing really helps totally. Taking Tylenol before going to bed helped some. Then towards the end I finally had to take vicodin to be able to get any sleep in the last 2 weeks, but that was more from sciatic pain than anything.
I wish I had carted by butt to the chiropractic office a time or two!
Good luck.

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My low back and hips were incredibly painful during pregnancy. Try a heating pad and also since I am a massage therapist, I would recommend massage. It is a great stress reducer and feels wonderful for achy muscles during pregnancy.

H. H.

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I feel for you! I also had horribly painful pregnancy's. I didn't know until I was preg with my second child that pregnant people can go to chiropractors. I had horrible back pain, so painful I walked like an 80 year old by 12 weeks (6 weeks with my first). And headaches, foot pain, everything that hurt went away when I started going to see a chiropractor around 12 weeks with my second son. I NEVER had pain after that. I went 2 x's a week, and if a new pain started up, I'd just tell him and he'd focus on that part as well and I had a pain free pregnancy until my son was born.
The other thing I would like to mention is that if you have good insurance there is a chance you won't have to pay a thing. We have blue cross and I never once got a single bill from my chiropractor, just paid the $15 copay. That was that. And our insurance isn't "that" great and we didn't have to pay a thing.
Hope you get feeling better. Those chiropractors can fix anything in your body as far as I'm concerned. I'm so convinced after how much pain I went thru and horrible headaches and everything, how he was able to fix every pain without medications almost immediately. I'm sure they can also help your hips.
Good luck~
H.~
SAHM of 2 boys, Rlan(4) and Rory (2)

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Hi Amy,

I suggested for two of my client's egg crate and in the extreme case I suggested a pool ring lightly blown up so that her hip did not actually touch the matress and that gave her relief.

You have awhile to go in your pregnancy, so it might be worth the investment. I would also consider the assistance of a chiropractor as an investment in your pregnancy health.

Good luck and have a GREAT pregnancy and birth!

T. Nelson CD

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Chiropractic adjustments or massage.

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I would see a chiropractor.

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