Postpartum Pain: What Causes It and How to Find Relief

A lot of women experience musculoskeletal pain after giving birth. This includes discomfort or pain in the low back, hips, pelvis and or legs.

What Causes Pain After Childbirth?

The body experiences many changes during both pregnancy, childbirth and taking care of a new baby 24 hours a day which includes holding, feeding and not being in optimal position when doing these things.

How Can Chiropractic Help?

For help dealing with pain in your muscles and joints chiropractic care may help. Doctors of chiropractic use gentle, pregnancy safe techniques to help with before and after pregnancy. They can also help to guide your body to proper positioning when caring and feeding your baby.

Easing Pain When at Home

There are also several things you can do at home to help ease or prevent postpartum musculoskeletal pain. They can include:

• Engaging in breathing techniques
• Taking gentle walks outside
• Using a comfortable chair with low back support and using a footrest during feedings.
• Doing slow, gentle spine stretches

When to See a Chiropractor

You can see a chiropractor right away to seek relief if you are in pain. Otherwise come in around 2-4 weeks after giving birth for a postpartum checkup.

Yours for better health-
Dr. Jane Steffen Bye DC

Call and schedule an appointment today at 651-483-4040