Divyanka Tripathi has spoken about experiencing severe back pain after childbirth, explaining that rehabilitation helped her regain strength and confidence before returning to television.
In an interview with The Times of India, the actor said the first two months were particularly difficult. Tripathi and husband Vivek Dahiya welcomed twin boys in May 2026, according to the report.
Back pain affected everyday movement
“I was struggling to even get up, and my back pain was severe,” Tripathi said.
She explained that describing her recovery as smooth did not capture the difficulties she had experienced. With her return to work approaching, Dahiya encouraged her to begin rehabilitation rather than postpone it.
She credits rehabilitation with rebuilding confidence
Tripathi began aqua therapy, involving exercises performed in a swimming pool, as part of her recovery.
She said a month of rehabilitation helped her feel stronger and more confident about physical activity. She continues physiotherapy, although her sessions have become less frequent.
Her suggestion that recovery might otherwise have taken another four or five months was a personal assessment—not a medically established comparison or a timeline other mothers should expect.
Returning to work does not mean recovery is complete
In separate comments reported by PTI, Tripathi questioned praise for quickly “bouncing back” after pregnancy. She described recovery as requiring patience, effort and family support.
Her account separates being able to work from feeling fully recovered. A public appearance or television return does not reveal every physical challenge someone may still be managing.
When is water-based exercise appropriate after birth?
Tripathi’s experience should not be read as advice to start pool exercises immediately after delivery.
University College London Hospitals recommends a gradual return to exercise after childbirth. Its guidance says swimming can be considered once postnatal bleeding has stopped and wounds have healed. Anyone experiencing significant pain should discuss suitable activity with their maternity team or physiotherapist.
The appropriate timing and exercises depend on recovery, delivery circumstances and individual symptoms.
Postpartum back pain deserves attention
NHS guidance notes that physical problems after birth can relate to pregnancy, delivery or activities such as lifting and bending while caring for a baby.
Practical measures include supporting the back during feeding and bending the knees when lifting. If a physical problem is troubling someone, they can seek help from a GP or health visitor rather than waiting for it to become more disruptive.
Tripathi’s account highlights the value she found in seeking support. It does not establish a universal recovery schedule: rehabilitation should respond to the person’s needs, rather than pressure to meet a comeback deadline.
