Postpartum Pain: Understanding Lower Abdomen & Back Cramps

Question
ok I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy on sep, 09 ,2008 over 4 months ago now, and I am still having cramps in my lower abdamon and lower back everyday..at sometimes of the the day its worst then others!! whats wrong with me? at first I just thought it was my uterus shrinking..but then I read it only takes 4-6 weeks for the uterus to shrink?? so why am I still in pain?

Answer
Your pain might be due to digestive problems or physical strain. Discuss you symptoms with your OBGYN and get referrals to a gastroenterologist and/or Physical Therapist who specialized in postpartum problems to get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapy.