Can epidurals cause back pain?
Studies have shown that epidural and spinal anesthesia have no effect on post-partum lower back pain.
When your back pain doesn’t go away
At three years post-pregnancy, almost 20 percent of women with pregnancy-related back pain symptoms continue to report persistent pain. If your pain lasts for more than six months after giving birth, you should visit a chiropractor or other back specialist. For more long-lasting back pain, the cause is often situational, such as poor posture, that started during pregnancy and was never corrected.
Why your back hurts more at night
When we perform weight-bearing activities throughout the day, our joints become increasingly swollen and irritated. The result is more pain at the end of the day.
If you suffer from lower back pain after giving birth, you’re not alone. Almost 50 percent of women will suffer from lower back pain in the first few months after having a baby. Here’s why: Increased hormones can lead to lower back pain During pregnancy, the body releases relaxin, a hormone that relaxes the joints and ligaments in your pelvis to make it easier for the baby to pass through the birth canal. Unfortunately, this instability also increases the risk of inflammation and joint misalignment, which can lead to lower back pain. Relaxin levels remain elevated for three to four months after you deliver. Once they return to normal, most pregnancy-related lower back problems should subside.