What to do if you have severe postpartum lumbar pain

Postpartum lumbar pain may be overwork, joint ligament laxity and other physiological factors, or consider lumbar muscle strain, lumbar intervertebral disc herniation and other diseases caused by the cause of the need to take general measures, medication, surgical treatment, and so on.
1. Physiological factors: Due to the excessive physical exertion of the mother during labor and delivery, there will be over-exertion of the body and laxity of joint ligaments. It is normal to experience postpartum lumbar pain. Ensure sufficient rest time and avoid overwork. Eat more calcium-rich foods to relieve the pain.
2. Lumbar muscle strain: Postpartum lumbar pain may also be caused by lumbar muscle strain. Patients can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc., under the guidance of the doctor.
3. Lumbar disc herniation: Postpartum lumbar pain may also be caused by lumbar disc herniation. Patients can take oral non-steroidal analgesic drugs as prescribed by the doctor, such as ibuprofen, meloxicam, celecoxib, and so on, and surgery is feasible for serious cases.
Postpartum lumbar pain patients, need to identify the cause of the disease, with the doctor to take treatment measures.