So you had a baby—congrats! But now your hips ache, your back feels ancient, and rolling out of bed is a whole event. What gives? Your pelvic floor might have something to do with it.
The Postpartum Pelvic Floor & Your Aching Back
Pregnancy changed everything—your pelvic floor stretched, abs took a break, and posture shifted. Now your body is trying to figure things out again, but it might need help.
Your pelvic floor muscles act like your body’s foundation. If they’re weak or overworked, your hips and back pick up the slack, leading to:
🚨 Nagging lower back pain
🚨 Hip discomfort when walking, sitting, or carrying baby
🚨 A wobbly, unstable core
Having hip and back pain from sitting? Check out this video for some stretching tips!
Why Does This Happen?
If your pelvic floor isn’t working properly—whether it’s too weak, too tight, or just confused—your body compensates in all the wrong ways. Here are a few reasons why postpartum pain happens:
- Pelvic floor weakness – After months of carrying a baby, these muscles may not be providing enough stability.
- Ab separation (diastasis recti) – If your core isn’t activating well, your back takes on extra strain.
- Postural shifts – Pregnancy and baby-carrying mess with alignment, making everything feel off.
- Hormonal changes – Relaxin, the pregnancy hormone that loosened your ligaments, is still hanging around, making joints unstable.
- Repetitive movements – Lifting, carrying, and awkward breastfeeding positions add up over time.
How Pelvic Floor PT Can Help You Feel Better
The good news? You don’t have to live with postpartum pain! Pelvic floor PT can help get your body back on track by:
- Strengthening weak pelvic floor and core muscles for better support
- Releasing tension in tight muscles that contribute to pain
- Improving posture and movement patterns to prevent further discomfort
Try these 3 stretches for upper back pain!
With the right approach, you’ll move easier, hurt less, and feel like yourself again!
The Bottom Line
Motherhood is hard enough without nagging pain slowing you down. If your hips and back are giving you trouble postpartum, your pelvic floor might be the missing piece of the puzzle. Let’s get those muscles working for you instead of against you—because you deserve to move (and mom) comfortably!
