Reclined sitting and back pain - anyone else dealing with this?

Jan 11·1 min read

I spend like 3-4 hours a day reclined on the couch feeding or burping our 6 week old. My lower back is absolutely destroyed. I've tried adjusting positions but honestly when you're that tired, form goes out the window. Using a heating pad at night which helps a bit but I'm concerned about this becoming a chronic thing. Any dads here got solutions? Specific pillow recommendations? Better posture tips that don't require me to suddenly become flexible?

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PPhillip M.New DadJan 12

Yeah man, I'm in the same boat with our 5 week old. My PT told me to invest in a good lumbar pillow for the couch and honestly it's been a game changer. Changed my whole feeding setup. Also started doing some back stretches while the baby is in the swing.

TTyler M.New DadJan 12

Got a standing desk recommendation? I found that alternating between sitting reclined and standing while holding the baby helped distribute the pain instead of it being concentrated in one spot.

MMatt D.RegularJan 13

This is so real. Try sitting more upright if you can or use a nursing pillow on your lap to bring the baby higher up. Takes the strain off your lower back big time. Also heat pad in the evenings has saved my life.

NNateNew DadJan 14

Have you looked into one of those pregnancy pillows? I know it sounds weird but my wife uses ours even now after the baby came. Props it up behind her back while she's reclined feeding and the support is incredible.

RRick J.RegularJan 13

The posture thing is sneaky because you don't realize you're hunching until your back is screaming. Maybe look into some core strengthening exercises that are safe to do as a new dad? Even 10 mins a day helped me.