Back pain post-pregnancy is normal. Back pain post-pregnancy is caused due to expansion of the uterus during pregnancy and pulling forward of the lower spine leading to strain in the back, hormonal changes, wrong postures during pregnancy, pain due to anesthesia during cesarean section, increased weight, etc. Walking, pelvic tilts, maintaining normal body weight, using knee pillow during sleep, resting, reducing weight lifting, etc., helps in managing post-pregnancy back pain.
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How to ease tailbone dislocation pain after childbirth?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years old. My problem is related to the spine. I gave birth to my daughter four months ago, and during vaginal delivery, my tailbone was a little bit dislocated to the right. I was in so much pain that I could not sit properly for two months. Other than tailbone pain, I started... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, tailbone pain may be due to injury during delivery of baby or trauma during procedure. You may suffer pain during sitting or defecation, or intercourse. Use a doughnut shape pillow, and sit in a leaning forward position. Also, check for lumbar spondylosis, which... Read Full »