How to get rid of lower back pain after pregnancy?

Question

Hi doctor,

My baby is 5 months old. My back was fine before delivery. Now my lower back just above my butt really hurts and feels weak when I stand up after lying down on my stomach. I do not get any such feeling when I stand after lying on my back. Also, after giving birth, I noticed my lower back sticks out more than it used to. Could you recommend any exercises or tips for my issues?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

During pregnancy lot of changes occur in the body, one of those is an increase in the lower back curve (lumbar lordosis). Due to an increase in lumbar lordosis, some muscles of the lower back remain stretched and become weak. It will cause lower back pain.

I suggest you start doing some aerobic exercises for general body conditioning like walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming. Also, you need to do "core stability exercises" like bridging, plank, side plank, isometric abdominal crunches, etc., and ITB (iliotibial band) stretch.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.