Back Ache Since Childbirth...

My back has been rather screwed thanks to pregnancy as well, but I've always had back issues from horse riding "incidents" lol.

I'm going to a chiro to have mine sorted. It's fantastic! When I'm sitting there waiting there is a chart on the wall that shows different types of back pain and what you described is on there so maybe a chiro might be a good way to go.

ACC won't cover pregnancy related issues which is really stupid. There has to be an external force. I said that I screwed my back picking Daniel up out of his cot - which I technically did but didn't lol.

And aren't chiro's real rough with your back? My Nana suggested a physio as opposed to Chiro because she reckons they can do more harm than good ...

Maybe it's just because she is old and fragile

Physios arent prob the best option in my opinion as tend to deal more with the soft tissues, I like Osteos they are generally have a gentler approach than Chiros (depends on technique though). And they can send you off for xrays as well if need be. Did you have an epidural? I have noticed quite a few of my clients who have had these tend to have back probs for a while afterwards.

You don't need a referral from GP, you can go straight to any of these.

Hi Mum2lucas

Would definitely recommend you go see a (good) osteopath rather than a physio or chiro. Reason for this is due to their methods of treatment. A good osteopath can do everthing a chiro and physio can do plus a whole lot more as their methods of treatment can include cranial, musculoskeletal, visceral, manuipulation, massage, dealing with nervous, digestive and lymph systems etc, what ever is actually going to provide the best solution for your individual problem.

Look for one that has experience dealing with pregnant woman, and small children. They may even be able to work the ACC angle for you.

Newmarket Osteopathy is really good and so is Zen Osteopathy in West Auckland.

If money is an issue you could always go to the Osteopathic School at Unitec (Mt Albert) which runs a clinic with 4th & 5th years students under the supervision of experienced practicing Osteopath tutors

Hope this info is helpful

You can get 10 treatments with ACC.

I chose Chiro over osteo because I took Daniel to an osteo and I'd never do that again. Chiro all the way for me!

i had epi as well...and sometimes my hips collapse under me....i know i am carrying a bit too much weight right now but it feels horrid looking at ella and knowing i cannot pick her up and will be in pain if i do...luckily it comes and goes..

mind you i think it was a combo of the epi and ella sitting breech and being 9 pound 8!!! wonder i am wlaking at all! LOL!!!

I didn't have an epidural, my midwife wouldn't allow me to!

Thank you for all your comments and suggestions, looks like I will have to start asking friends and family if they have any chiro's they can maybe suggest!

Lucas ended up being ventouse delivery as he got stuck in my pelvis (Im only 5 '2 and small frame/56kg ...he was 9lbs and as mentioned above awkward position during labour/birth) ...but yes I struggle to pick him up most days as he is going on 12kg now ...no sign of slowing down either! So lifting bub everyday certainly isn't helping my back but I can't avoid that!

Is there such a thing as an Osteopath that doesn't charge exorbitant amounts? (I couldn't afford to get bub cranial osteopathy when he was very unsettled as a young bub as of a result from ventouse).

Keep your experiences & advice coming though, i really appreciate it!