Low back pain post partum - a case report.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine
• Physical Therapy

Background:

• Sacral stress fractures are an uncommon cause of low back pain.
• They can be misdiagnosed as more common musculoskeletal conditions.
• Postpartum presentation requires specific clinical consideration.

Observation:

• A 31-year-old female presented with chronic low back pain 11 months postpartum.
• Clinical examination suggested a sacral stress fracture.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed the diagnosis.

Findings:

• The patient received physiotherapy management.
• The patient achieved full pain resolution and return to function within 3 months.
• Successful conservative management was achieved.

Implications:

• Physiotherapists should consider less common pathologies in differential diagnosis.
• Thorough patient history and physical examination are crucial.
• Broadening diagnostic hypotheses improves patient outcomes for sacral stress fractures.