I take this product called Calm Magnesium. Its a powder you mix in a drink. Really helps with the pains and cramps and also going to the bathroom.
How do you use the hot water bottle? And magnesium?? As in pills? I did ask my OB since my back has been hurting so much she said I could try physical therapy but I wasn't sure if that would be effective it's just hard for me to go with 2 kids and no babysitter so wanted to try stuff at home.
Physiotherapy can help too ask your midwife for a referral.
Hot water bottle, yoga stretches help me. It's the pelvis getting ready for birth... Ligaments etc becoming looser... Feel better :)
Ligiment pain is awful. Try increasing magnesium.