Hips
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Topic: Hips
Posted By: jjands
Subject: Hips
Date Posted: 24 March 2009 at 12:07pm
Hey just wondering if you guys have got any tips for painful hips? They're REALLY bad at night all I could think of to try was the pillow between my legs but it didn't help and it's a pain hobbling around all day so any suggestions would be fantastic! Thanks 
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Posted By: SpecialK
Date Posted: 24 March 2009 at 12:18pm
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I try to stretch mine regularly. Sit as if you are going to cross your legs, but place on leg in front of the other. Then put palms of hands in front and 'walk' them forward until you can feel a stretch in the hip. The swap legs.
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Posted By: Sixpence
Date Posted: 24 March 2009 at 12:23pm
| I too am experiencing the same thing. I tried the pillow thing at night but ended up getting frustrated having to move them all when I rolled over. Antiflam and baths are all that seems to eliminate some of the pain at the moment. |
Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 24 March 2009 at 1:34pm
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I usually put a wheatbag on mine at night while I watch TV which helps. I am having accupuncture for ms, she put needles in last time to help and said I was very tight down there. So am trying to book a massage which should hopefully help ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 24 March 2009 at 6:32pm
| When getting in and out of the car swivel around so both feet are on the ground before standing up. |
Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 24 March 2009 at 7:30pm
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Be very careful with antiflam- Peppermint oil is not good in pregnancy- sorry. Id be slathering myself in it otherwise trust me!!
I find a hot shower/bath then a stretch then rub oil w a drop or 2 of lavender oil in it. If you can- get DH to rub your legs too :) I have to say my pain has eased a bit now... the worst time was between 28-32 weeks.. maybe I just have it under control now. fingers crossed tonight lol :) ------------- 
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