Does epidural when in labor cause long term back problems?

Not supposed to: . Not supposed to. But i guess i never say never. It can happen although the risk is not high. Other thing more common i.e. Degenerative joint disease or other muscle related problem should be considered as the potential explanation discuss with your md.

It can: Epidural during labor can result in chronic low back pain. Several of my patients have had ; unifying finding was unilateral sacroiliac joint instability, from forced leg abduction and external rotation absent reflexive splinting via proprioception; resulting in permanent sij ligament stretch causing loose ; painful sij. Relaxin hormone secreted during pregnancy participates in this injury.