Pains off and on

Shayna
I've been getting tightening pains in my lower back and stomach off and on the last couple of weeks. Thought they were braxton Hicks but everywhere I read says they shouldn't be painful. Anyone else experiencing this? I go in Wednesday morning for a sono will be 31 weeks but doctor says I'm measuring to big so that's why I have to get one. Also haven't had one since 16 weeks.