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Why Women Struggle With Back Pain In Nairobi- How We Fix This!

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. You have tried all means to treat back pain a mother and yet no fixed solution yet.

Here is why,

The problem has never been addressed in detail, after delivery, your previous injury or episode..

After trying pain killers, gym workouts, massage and even rest the pain keeps coming back.

Sometimes it spreads to your hips. Sometimes it settles deep in your pelvis. And sometimes… it never fully goes away. Here is what you are missing!

The Reason Your Back Pain Keeps Returning

Back pain in women is rarely just a “back problem.” In this case for women especially post-partum mothers, office workers and or women with sedentary lifestyles.

The root cause is core abdominal muscle weakness that results to pelvic girdle instability and back pain.

The ‘Core’ Issue Here..

Your core muscles are what is actually referred as abdominal muscles and they are key muscles in supporting the pelvis offering robust stability on the lower back.

The core muscles on everyone suffering of back pain include the following;

  1. Abdominal muscles (core).
  2. Pelvic floor (muscles inside the pelvis).
  3. Lower back muscles.
  4. Other stabilizing muscles.

Are usually affected in women after delivery or even with prolonged sitting these muscles become;

  • Weak.
  • Loose coordination.
  • Stop supporting your spine properly.

With this your back responds with alot of compensation from the muscles that causes pain.

What To Do

Just strengthen your Abs.. but its not just that by you doing say sit ups alone, No you need guided physiotherapy assessment, targeted core stabilization exercises, pelvic alignment correction and gradual strengthening program.

Common Causes Of Back Pain In Women

  1. Post-natal changes.
  2. Sedentary office work.
  3. Daily lifestyle strain like carrying children, house chores or long standing.
  4. Previous history of sciatica.

Signs You Need Help

Don’t ignore pain if;

  • Have persistent lower back pain.
  • Pain spreading to hips or legs.
  • Pelvic discomfort after delivery.
  • Pain that returns after temporary relief.
  • Difficulty sitting or standing for long.

The Solution Of Back Pain In Nairobi

At Katasi Physiotherapy Services, we don’t guess, we assess, advice and educate on your case in person and on call.

We help women:

  1. Identify the root cause of pain.
  2. Restore core strength safely.
  3. Eliminate recurring pain.
  4. Return to normal life pain-free.

Final Advice

Back pain is not something you should “manage.”

It’s something you can fix with the right approach.

Author

Moses Katasi - Orthopedic Physiotherapist Book an appointment

BSc, Dip, Post-graduate Diploma in Orthopedic Physiotherapy - AMREF International University, Certified Clinical Physiotherapy Instructor (CPTI) Kenya, Optimal Dry Needling Specialist (ODNS) at International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine(IAOM) - USA.