ADVICE TO ALLEVIATE BACK PAIN DURING LABOUR Get down on your hands and knees. Lean forwards in a sitting position. Lean forwards in a standing position. Lie on your side. Sit on the floor, back to back with your partner, and rock from side to side or backwards and forwards. Ask to have your back, hips, thighs massaged firmly. The counter-pressure technique the most painful area can be very effective. Place a hot water bottle or ice pack on the most painful area. Stand in a shower, with the water massaging your lower back. Last update: 2014-02-26
