Hey Bad Back Pain!

Back pain is one of the symptoms girls can get before their period comes. If this is the case, it is likely you will get this symptom before most of your periods. It will be a painful but helpful warning sign that it’s about to be your time of the month.

However, your pain could be the cause of many other medical problems too. Maybe you slept the wrong way, picked up something a little too heavy or it could be the cause of a sports injury.

There are many reasons why your back may be hurting, and there are ways to ease the pain. You could place a hot compress on your lower back, like a heating pad, or alternate a hot compress and an ice pack to relieve your pain. Get lots of bed rest and don't do any strenuous activities so your pain doesn’t get worse! If you don't feel better in the next week, ask your mom to take you to the doctor. Hope you feel better babe!

-Lauren P.

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