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Will exercising help with back pain after taking epidural labor shot?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Back pain: After pregnancy is not caused by an epidural needle but by loose ligaments in your spine caused by Progesterone and overall core muscle weakness. Exercise will help with back pain caused by weak core muscles.

Dr Hutchman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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