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After i gave birth 14 months ago i have been struggling with back spasms. physio only brings relieve for a day or 2 & then i am back to sq 1. i had a back opp in 1999, so a chiro is off little help to me. who can i go see for a more accurate consult?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Neurosurgery : You will want to see a spine expert. A neurosurgeon or an Orthopedic back and spine expert would be the next step.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/3/2019

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A member asked:

After i gave birth 14 months ago i have been struggling with back spasms. physio only brings relieve for a day or 2 & then i am back to sq 1. i had a back opp in 1999, so a chiro is off little help to me. who can i go see for a more accurate consult?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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