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Back pain and diastsis recti
I had c section successful delivery 3 months back.Since last 20 days ,I am having back pain always .Also It looks like i am having abdominal seperation .Please advise on these two problems .Whether exercise can heal it or not?
If so ,please tell what kind of exercise i can do
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Core strength exercise
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Diastasis Recti can surely improve with graded exercise program for core and pelvic floor muscles. Abdominal brace will give some relief for pain.. Since you have little baby you will not be able to visit physio personally even after lock down get over.. Hence the best advise is do video consultation and learn the exercises properly.. You have another 3 months as your child will start crawling you will have to do lots of running arround kid.. Before that consult with physio online start exercises..
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Consult online with physio
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don't lie anything heavy.. use abdominal binder
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Dear madam plz wait and give some time to decide for abdominal diastesis for back ache i would suggest you to begin with walking using abdominal binder then do moderate hot fomentation 2-3 times per day apply some local balm it should get better in 2-3 days after 4-5 months you can discuss about u r condition with u r physio or gynaec
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avoid lying in bed for long
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and take good amount of water
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Hello do some back relaxation exercises.
I can send you video on what’s app either you can have a video consultation.
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Core exercises will help not only to relieve back pain but also helps to regain your shape. Consult a manual therapist.
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Hello... ur problem can be solved through exercises and posture correction
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for further details and better management.. kindly consult us online through practo video consult..
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avoid forward bending,
heavy weight lifting
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Physiotheraputic session is only way to recover to root of your problem. By taking few steps can reduce your problem.
Need regular season of abdominal and pelvic floor strength excrise .
Proper ergonomic design support belts.
Maintained ergonomic posture care
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continued its
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don't waste your time . otherwise no option for our conservative approach
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First consult ur gynecologist who does ur c section ...After that u do hot water formentation or using heating pad...And lie on hard bed.
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correct ur posture during sitting and breastfeeding child ,always use back support.
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do some spinal exercise ..lie on ur back then fold ur both leg after that raise ur hip and hold for 10 sec and go down repeat 10 times.
in same position fold ur both leg and both leg and neck move opposite to each other 10 times...
these exercise repeat 2 times in a day...
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Hi,
Exercise will definitely help. But it would be better to have it checked by gynaecologist or ob gy physio.
Exercise can further increase separation if done wrong.
Take heat pack for back pain.
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avoid forward bending
proper posture for feeding
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Exercise will definitely help you but prior to that you need to consult a Gynaecologist to know your sutures are intact in abdomen.
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You should lie on sides to avoid back pain.
You can lie on your back but use a pillow underneath your knees.
Turn to one side while getting up from the bed.
Avoid bending activities.
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Once you consult your Gynaecologist and once it is confirmed that your abdomen is fine you start doing back strengthening exercises with proper guidance.
For further evaluation and treatment consult a Physiotherapist in person or through video call.
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According to me you must start with walking for 15-20 min daily. You can start with some basic exercises for lower limb like ankle toe movements,static quadriceps,static hamstring ,bridging exercises. The pain should relieve slowly and gradually .Then you can do graduated exercise program.
Deep breathing exercises like diaphragmatic breathing exercise.
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Consult physiotherapist for follow up exercises.
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Exercises with utmost care n precautions.
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Yes, exercises can help
What was your previous activity level?
Also, do check with gynecologist if you are allowed to do exercises
You will have to follow the right way.
Weak core muscles can cause back pain
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Core exercises will be very helpful for you. Also do back strengthening exercises. After lockdown. Do visit to nearest physiotherapy clinic take proper advice.
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proper treatment and diagnosis only give you best results
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please continue doing exercises for that time.apply ice for back pain it will help you.
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Mr. Nitin Kumar Arora (PT)
Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
You should start with lumbar stabilization exercises and. Graded isometric program. This must be followed by Kegel’s exercises.
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You can consult us online on the Practo app to get a customized tailor made exercise routine.
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Dr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
23 yrs exp
Chennai
I have a doubt u said ur male I wonder what made you to go for c section delivery .
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Dr. Anjali Deka (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Thane
Back pain can be because of poor posture while sitting, standing or lying in bed. Try to avoid doing too much bending activities. Whenever you will get up from the lying position (sleeping position) take a side turn and then get up. Both the problems are related to each other. So do abdominal (stomach/ abs) exercises as this will strengthen your core.
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Support your lower back when sitting with a towel or pillow placed behind you.
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Avoid any heavy lifting or further straining of your abdominal muscles.
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