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I've been having a lot of lower back pain since giving birth over a year ago. i've heard people say it could be from the epidural? what should i do?
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Get a good exam.: This can be do to many things. Your posture changed a great deal while pregnant. The placenta releases enzymes that help break down joint tissue. The epidural has a needle inserted between the bony parts of the spine. The pushing of delivery puts a great deal of stress on the spine. And don't forget that you are carting around a growing active baby every day. Get an exam and start therapy now
Answered 6/21/2014
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