I hope this is normal in the first trimester.

I’m 11 weeks in and my lower back is in so much pain.

I work in retail and well if you know retail then you know what I have to deal with. I work either 5-8 hour shifts every other day and I do my best to take as many breaks as I can to rest and relax but lord! I’ve been experiencing shooting pain from my lower back down to my leg and most recently really really bad lower back pain. It’s so bad it lasts to the next day or it’ll numb my entire leg. I can’t sleep very well and my partner has massaged and put a heating pad on the spot but it still comes back.

I contacted my doctor and she said it’s too soon to experience this but to rest and stay hydrated.

What should I do?

Is this normal?

Am I doing anything wrong?

Should I be worried?

Pls help!