Back Issues

I had a c section and had spinal anaesthetic and I’ve got really bad back pain. I’m 12 weeks PP but I did have back problems before pregnancy

I’ve had an epidural and 3 spinal in 4 years, my back is doneeee 🙃 I do have hyper mobility in my spine too which doesn’t help! But I’ve recently been referred for physiotherapy and prescribed some breastfeeding safe pain killers but they make me quite sleepy so only take sparingly. I’m at the point at the moment where I’m in constant pain, struggle to lift my baby, wouldn’t even try and carry her up the stairs!!

my back definitely isn’t what it used to be or should be for a 20 year old although I didn’t have an epidural however my friend who had an epidural gets zaps when she bends down and back pain that she says is unbearable. Have you spoken to your doctor to see if anything can be done! Wishing you all the luck and hope your back gets sorted 🫶🏽

Seeing a chiropractor was the only thing that helped mine

YESSS, I also had a failed epidural so had 2 total and then had a spinal block 😅 hes was forceps delivered mines more in morning i feel like an 80 year old women when i had my morning pee and start moving a bit it eases up a bit also when i bend i get like zaps in back and shoulders x

When a big ass needle goes into the spine it May or may not hit some nerves, it can do permanent damage unfortunately my bestie has a 4yr old and too scared of labour to try again for another baby coz her back is F*d and she blames it on epi also. Chiropractor, to help align the back (and that back crack, WoW it feels good 😅) massages to work knots out, and acupuncture all 3 will help if done regularly and consistently. They all help target the back and back pain but each in their different ways. Oh and stretching also helps. Morning stretches, yoga. Unblocking the locked hips, it’s attached to the lower back.

Yes, my back was buggered. Have you been doing any exercises? I’m not really an exercise person so it pains me to admit it’s helping 😂 I’ve found the les mills body balance classes most helpful. I imagine any exercise that focuses on strengthening the core & stretching will help - maybe yoga?