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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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No medication as baby is taking feed .apply hot water fermentation,volini gel for instant relief.if u can visit a physiotherapist it's good they will tell you posture correction exercises and strengthening exercises for back .
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You can give hot water fomentation for 10-15 minutes twice a day. You can apply volini gel provided you are not allergic.
You should consult a gynecologist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
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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
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you can go with a video consultation where You can learn some key gal exercises
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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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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.
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Visit a physiotherapist nearby that will teach you the proper feeding position along with the back position to be maintained while nursing the baby
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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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Yes it is very common for low back pain after c section.
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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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Mr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is normal to get back pain after C- Section
Start Lower back Strengthening Exercises
Core Strengthening Exercises
Lumbar extension Exercises
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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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Dr. Neha Mittal (PT)
Physiotherapist
23 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Apply ice pack on that and do the exercise of pressing the bed down with ur lower back 15 times twice a day
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
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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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
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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