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Back pain one month after c-section
I had my c-section on 14 June 2022. Since yesterday I'm having back pain at the area where anesthesia was injected. Please suggest what I can do or any medication I can apply to relief this
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During pregnancy abdominal muscles become weak.due to weakness there occurs an imbalance between muscle groups leading to pain in abdomen and back
Next Steps
you can go with a video consultation where You can learn some key gal exercises
Health Tips
key gal exercises will help you in strengthening your pelvic floor muscles and abdomen.The early you consult, better would be the outcome
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Yes it is very common for low back pain after c section.
Health Tips
Sun bath directs on skin in the pain area for 20mints.
calcium tablets continue for 2 months
Spinal extension exercise.
Spinal brezing exercise.
abdomen belt except sleeping and eating time
postural care..
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Lower back ache is common after c section because of you core muscles and pelvic muscle weakness . You need to strengthen it properly.
For that You need to visit near by women health physiotherapy doctor for your proper assessment and Strengthening exercise plan . it takes some weeks to strengthen. After that you will be alright without any pain. For diet add more vegetables in your food than carbs and any two fruits daily.
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Take calcium rich diet, lower back strengthening exercises with pelvic stretching and strengthening to be done. Hot water fermentation twice a day.
Take low level ultrasound frequency by visiting nearby physiotherapy clinic.
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Back pain can be because of weak back muscles or wronge sitting posture. At this time I suggest u a proper posture while sitting . Sit with back support n place cushions behind behind.Avoid forward bending. Be regular with calcium intake
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Hot fomentation at back may be helpful
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It is normal to get back pain after C- Section
Start Lower back Strengthening Exercises
Core Strengthening Exercises
Lumbar extension Exercises
Next Steps
If the pain continues Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
Health Tips
Avoid weight lifting
Avoid Forward bending
Use flat / hard bed for sleeping
Place a pillow under the knees while sleeping on the back
Place a pillow between the legs while sleeping on side ways
Avoid stress on the lower back
Use Hot pack Application for 10-15 mins 2-3 times a day
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It is a very comman issue post the delivery.
The pain is mainly because of the weakness of the muscles from the stretch placed on them during pregnancy.
Next Steps
Visit a physiotherapist nearby that will teach you the proper feeding position along with the back position to be maintained while nursing the baby
Health Tips
Apply hot water back for 10- 15 min 2-3 times a day
use an lumbar support while sitting
also use lumbar belt during the day
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It is quite common after c section due to weakness of core and back muscles.
Maintain ur posture while lactating baby,there are few holding techniques for lactating follow those
Do hot water application for 3-4 times aday for 15 mins,after reducing pain start doing core and back Strengthening exercises.
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