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Postpartum back side bone pain
I am 7 weeks post C-section. For the past 1 week, I have pain/discomfort on the right side of my lower back near the pelvic/SI joint, mainly while walking or putting pressure on that side. I feel heaviness at night when i sleep on my back. No pain while sitting, and no numbness or tingling in the legs.
Is this postpartum pelvic/SI joint pain?
Will it resolve on its own, and by when ?
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It is very common to experience these symptoms during the postpartum period, especially following a major surgery like a C-section.
Your description aligns closely with Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction or Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
For many women, this pain improves as core strength returns and hormones stabilize, but "waiting it out" isn't always the most efficient path.
Next Steps
Since you are 7 weeks out, you are likely cleared for light movement. I suggest the following:
• Pelvic Floor & Core Rehab: Consider seeing a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. They specialize in post-C-section recovery and can help "re-sync" your core and pelvic stability.
• Sleeping Positions: To relieve the "heaviness" at night, try sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees to keep your hips neutrally aligned.
• Avoid Single-Leg Loading: Try to keep your weight even on both feet when standing, and avoid "hitching" your hip when carrying your baby.
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It goes by time but it takes years for that better you book an online consultation to Learn Spinal Strengthening Exercises accordingly to your Problem your age weight height and body strength should be checked for right exercises as opposite exercises may increase the problem so better to do it under proper guidance and once you learn it you can do it yourself.
Next Steps
If You do Right Exercises according to your requirement you will get results in just a few weeks of Self Exercise.
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Health Tips
Use Abdominal Belt to Decrease Belly Size and to Support your Spine.
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Greetings from the Rid of Pain Physiotherapy
According to the description you are giving, you are suffering with the pelvic misalignment and muscle imbalances. So you need to resolve that from the root. Consult the manual physiotherapist near by so you can be pain free.
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Yes — this sounds like postpartum SI joint / pelvic girdle pain. Very common after C-section and not nerve-related.
Next Steps
• Start postpartum physiotherapy (pelvic + core stabilization)
• Gentle walking; review if pain persists >6–8 weeks
Health Tips
• Sleep with pillow between knees
• Avoid standing on one leg
• Engage core when lifting baby
• Use a pelvic support belt if needed
• Sleep with pillow between knees
• Avoid standing on one leg
• Engage core when lifting baby
• Use a pelvic support belt if needed
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It is common to appear low back pain during postpartum period. Since our body had gone through so many physical changes and also when a person has undergone c section, the muscles become weak ( core muscles).
Next Steps
consult a Physiotherapist to learn safe postures and positions to avoid more load coming to the muscles and spine. don't run to heavy exercises or yoga. consult with your gynecologist and Physiotherapist before starting any exercises
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Being an women physiotherapist and mother I have experienced it to myself .post partam physiotherapy is must because our body has gone through a lot and so many changes . physiotherapist teaches you customise exercise and education so that you can enjoy your motherhood
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This is mechanical pain, not nerve-related. It is common around 6–12 weeks postpartum and usually responds well to physiotherapy.
Next Steps
Start postpartum physiotherapy
Avoid single-leg loading
Use a pelvic/SI belt during walking
Sleep with a pillow between knees when side-lying
Health Tips
Avoid self-stretching and forceful exercises
Do not rush into workouts or yoga yet
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First of all congratulations for the new life bless the baby with health and happiness,
Understanding the postpartum back pain is very important so you can tackle it easily, two main reasons 1 st because of the heavy belly for the last few months you slowly start walking bending backwards which leads to increased lower back curvature More than normal it's called postural problem,2 nd the muscle of abdomen and pelvis have become week because of pregnency,
Solution for it,
Start with postural correction exercise life bending forward backwards rotation simply if u can follow Surya namaskar it includes all that is required start with 2 or 3 then slowly day by day increase the number.
Start pelvic floor muscles strength and abdominal muscles strength if u have pan doing this start doing it will belt on later you cand do it without it.
Next Steps
connect for detail assessment and treatment plan
Health Tips
use a hot water bag to reduce pain, use a pillow under your back while sleeping, side lying will help more
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Hello
It’s very common after c section pls maintain proper posture while feeding,try to change ur posture every 2 hours.
Next Steps
Back strengthening exercises
Postural correction
Core strengthening exercises
Hot water application
Do and songs
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