Pain.............?????

Question

Is it normal for your shoulders and upper back to hurt? I'm 30 wks and everyone says I look 9 months. I think it may be due to bad posture, but if lean back in a chair or stretch or something, it still hurts.

Answer 1

Yes it is normal.  You uterus is throwing you balance off, causing you to lean forward more.  When you straighten up and lean back it is still going to hurt because those muscles are sore.  Try getting a pregnancy massage, or going to a chiropractor.  

Answer 2

It's normal and painful. It's because your uterus pulls your spine inward while pregnant. The extra weight and awkward way the weight is carried causes pain. It's extra stress and it is hard to sit correctly. I found putting a small firm pillow in the lower part of my back and sitting up helps because it kind of lets you sit how you would before you were pregnant.  You get like a sore feeling so maybe a massage or shower would help out.