Persistent Low Back and Pelvic Pain 3-6 Months Post Partum

Persistent Low Back Pain and Pelvic Pain 3-6 Months Post Partum

The purpose of this study is to identify how many females have persistent low back pain and/or pelvic pain 3-6 months post partum. The females that have persistent pelvic pain can continue in the study and be examined by a chiropractor. They will then divide the females into Hanne Alberts 5 subgroups of pelvic pain. The females that have one-sided pelvic pain will be invited to participate in a randomised controlled study where chiropractic intervention is compared to exercises.

The study is a follow up study to "Prevalence of low back pain and pelvic pain in the pregnant population in Stavanger".

Inclusion Criteria:

• Low back and\or pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy
• Fluent understanding of spoken and written Norwegian

Exclusion Criteria:

• hospitalisation due to pain or complications post partum