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Is it true that giving birth causing back ache later on?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

During and after: Giving birth can cause the top of the sacrum to shift forward, leading to pack pain. A do skilled in osteopathic manipulation can likely treat this for you.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Yes: It can but it typically goes away within a few months to a year.

Answered 1/27/2013

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

For the short term: The things that happen in the body during pregnancy and shortly thereafter can certainly cause or worsen back pain. This should resolve pretty quickly after birth. If pain persists, a detailed exam can usually determine the cause. Thank you fir your question.

Answered 3/30/2023

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