Back pain after a c-section is quite normal among women. During the delivery of the baby, the hormone released by the woman’s body helps to loosen the joints and ligaments for an easier push to deliver the baby. There are various reasons too that might lead to back pain.
Those are:
Apart from the visible changes like an increase in the stomach size, there are plenty of invisible changes that the body undergoes during pregnancy. Some of these changes contribute to the causes of back pain after the delivery of the baby.
During pregnancy, the body releases pregnancy hormones and one of them is relaxin. Relaxin helps in the smoother delivery of the baby by loosening the joints and ligaments.
The pregnancy hormones are released regardless of the type of delivery.
After the delivery, as the back joints and ligaments stay in a loose condition, the slightest hint of a heavy task can lead to strain in the back muscles and the patient may face back pain due to it.
The good thing about it is that, with time the back muscles, joints and ligaments gradually gain strength and go back to their normal compact condition.
Carrying extra weight is another factor that contributes to back pain.
It is normal for a woman to gain weight during pregnancy. After all, the woman grows up to be a whole new person. However, shifting the center of gravity by carrying extra weight towards the front can put stress on the back and spine, which can lead to back pain.
The baby might weigh between six to seven pounds. At first, the weight might not seem a lot. But the new activities and adjustments that the mother needs to make like carrying the baby in her arm, bending over to get the baby from the crib or from a car seat, breastfeeding, etc. all these new changes can affect the posture of the woman. Due to the change in the regular posture, the body can put stress on the back muscles which can contribute to back pain. The back pain can sometimes be faced along the spine.
The mother should be more aware of her posture and must do some regular light exercises to keep the back muscles stretched.
During breastfeeding the mother needs to keep herself in a specific posture. Unfortunately, staying in this position for long periods can strain the neck and cause neck pain that spreads to the back. Poor posture during breastfeeding can cause back pain, especially if the baby shrugs.
To relieve pain, the patient can relax their shoulders and place a pillow under their elbows to support their arms.
The type of anesthesia the patient receives during a c-section can be another factor that can lead to back pain after the process. The patient might receive an epidural or a spine block to numb the area.
In epidural anesthesia, the doctor injects the anesthetic around the spinal cord. On the other hand, if the spine is obstructed, the anesthetic is injected closer to the spinal cord. Spinal anesthesia works faster, but epidural anesthesia can take up to 20 minutes to paralyze the abdomen, which can affect the type of administration used.
One of the problems with epidural or spinal cord block is that it can cause muscle spasms near the spinal cord after delivery. These seizures can last for weeks or months after birth.
The patient can perform the following home remedies to get relief from the back pain:
Taking hot baths.
Doing gentle and regular exercises that focus on stretching the back muscles.
Maintaining a good posture while breastfeeding. The patient can place a pillow under their elbow to sit in a comfortable position.
Getting massage therapy.
Taking proper medications prescribed by their doctor.
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Disclaimer: The above-mentioned remedies and medicines; are over the counter medicines and are effective in most cases. It is advisable to contact your doctor before taking any medications.
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