Why Does Picking Up Your Toddler Hurt Your Back? (And What Your Body Is Actually Asking For)

Can we talk about something real for a second?

If bending down to pick up your toddler makes you wince... if you're constantly icing your back or stretching "just one more time"... if you've ever thought, "Is this just how it is now?"—I want you to know: you're not broken.

Your body isn't failing you. It's asking for a different approach.

In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why postpartum back pain sticks around (spoiler: it's not because you're "weak" or need to lose weight), and I'm walking you through the exact shifts that can help you feel supported again—starting today.

Here's what we're covering:

• The real reason your back keeps hurting (hint: it's about how your body is stabilizing, not how much you're lifting)
• The 3 biggest mistakes moms make when trying to heal back pain postpartum
• Why stretching feels good but isn't fixing the root problem
• The "Toddler Pick-Up Reset" you can practice right now (it takes 3 minutes and works in real life, not just at the gym)
• How your core and pelvic floor work together—and what happens when that connection gets disrupted

This episode is for you if you:

• Have lower back pain that started during pregnancy or after having your baby
• Feel like you've tried everything (yoga, massage, rest) but nothing seems to stick
• Dread everyday tasks like car seat wrangling, laundry, or playing on the floor with your kids
• Want practical solutions that fit into your busy mom life—no complicated workouts required

I'm sharing a story about one of my clients who struggled with chronic back pain for 18 months until we slowed down and rebuilt her foundation. Within 3 weeks, she was picking up her toddler without bracing or flinching for the first time in months.

That's what's possible when you stop trying to do MORE and start reconnecting to what your body actually needs.

Ready to dive deeper? Download my FREE Back to You Roadmap in the show notes—it's your step-by-step guide to healing postpartum back pain using The Everwell Method.

Because you don't need another workout plan. You need everyday tools that actually work for mom life.

Let's do this together.

🎁 Free for You: 🚀 Ready to Feel Strong, Dry & Confident Again?

Leaking doesn’t have to be your “new normal.” You deserve to sneeze, laugh, run, and move without fear.

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👉 Download your free Back to You Roadmap
—a step-by-step reset for back pain and pelvic floor healing you can start today.

💬 Work With Me:
Or, if you’re ready for a personalized plan, check out my 12-week WELL Method™ coaching program—functional, under-20-minute workouts designed to help postpartum moms finally feel at home in their bodies again.

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