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Back pain from a few months
I had a c-section 4 years ago For the past few months I am getting back pain if I sit for a few mins without support
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After the c-section I had back pain sometimes but from a few months it has increased
Since your back pain has increased only over the past few months and is aggravated by sitting without support, it is more likely related to mechanical low back pain due to poor posture, prolonged sitting, weak core muscles, or lumbar muscle strain rather than the C-section itself. However, a detailed clinical examination is required to identify the exact cause.
Next Steps
Maintain proper sitting posture with good lumbar support, avoid prolonged sitting, take short breaks every 30–45 minutes, and start supervised core-strengthening and back-strengthening exercises. If the pain persists for more than 4–6 weeks, worsens, or is associated with pain radiating to the legs, numbness, or weakness, consult an Orthopaedic Surgeon. An X-ray or MRI of the lumbosacral spine may be required depending on the clinical findings. You may also book an online consultation with me through Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Seek immediate medical attention if you develop severe leg weakness, numbness around the groin, fever, unexplained weight loss, or bowel/bladder control problems.
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Your symptoms are more suggestive of mechanical or posture-related lower-back pain than a direct complication of a C-section performed four years ago. Reduced abdominal/core and hip-muscle strength, prolonged unsupported sitting, and poor sitting posture may contribute. However, since the pain has increased over the past few months, an in-person examination is advisable to check the spine, sacroiliac joints, abdominal muscles and nerves.
Next Steps
Consult an orthopaedic doctor. Use proper lower-back support while sitting, keep both feet flat, and change position every 30–40 minutes. Gentle walking, local heat and supervised core, gluteal and pelvic-floor strengthening may help. Routine scans are usually unnecessary initially unless examination suggests nerve involvement, another underlying condition, or symptoms fail to improve.
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Seek urgent medical attention if you develop pain radiating down the leg with progressive weakness, numbness around the genital area, loss of bladder or bowel control, fever, unexplained weight loss, severe night pain or pain following trauma
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So sorry to hear that. For C section you must have received spinal and or epidural anesthesia. Its very common.
Next Steps
Give hot fomentation to the affected area. Topical analgesic spray can help.
Once pain has subsided, physiotherapy can help.
Health Tips
Avoid bending forward
avoid heavy wt lifting
Put a rolled up towel between your lower back and bed while sleeping so that it fills the gap
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