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Why Having Pain On Left Side Of Ribs After Delivery?

I gave birth almost 3 years ago. Ever since my ribs have felt out of place on left side. This pain comes and goes and sometimes hurts when I expand my rib cage or pops in my spine. What could this be? I did have a epidoral and always seem to be very stiff in that area when this happens with my ribs. Please help!
posted on Wed, 12 Mar 2014
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Pregnancy can cause severe stress on back and abdominal muscles. It can lead to severe pain and inability to bend. I would suggest you to meet a physiotherapist and start back muscle strengthening exercises. These exercises are only permanent solution for this problem. Apart from this you can take muscle relaxant like Myoril or Myospaz and Diclofenec ointment application.
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Why Having Pain On Left Side Of Ribs After Delivery?

Pregnancy can cause severe stress on back and abdominal muscles. It can lead to severe pain and inability to bend. I would suggest you to meet a physiotherapist and start back muscle strengthening exercises. These exercises are only permanent solution for this problem. Apart from this you can take muscle relaxant like Myoril or Myospaz and Diclofenec ointment application.