5: 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 postpartumWhy stretching feels good but isn't fixing the root problemThe "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 disruptedThis episode is for you if you:Have lower back pain that started during pregnancy or after having your babyFeel like you've tried everything (yoga, massage, rest) but nothing seems to stickDread everyday tasks like car seat wrangling, laundry, or playing on the floor with your kidsWant practical solutions that fit into your busy mom life—no complicated workouts requiredI'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 Video Training — How to Stop Bladder Leaks from Quietly Controlling Your Day The full picture in one place. Why nothing has worked. What's actually driving it. What a real path forward looks like. 👉 [FREE TRAINING] 💜 Work With Me — The LeakProof Method 12-week 1:1 online coaching. Whole-body, nervous-system-based approach. Built for high-achieving women who are done managing and ready to fix this for good. 👉 [Learn more + apply here] 📲 Connect with Juhi: Let’s keep the conversation going! DM me your biggest takeaway or share your story — I read every message. Instagram → @theleakproofpt YouTube → Subscribe for video resources 📩 Join the Weekly Notes Newsletter: Sign up for Weekly Notes — it’s like a supportive voice in your inbox. 👉 Get on the list ⭐️ Love this podcast? Subscribe, rate & review! It’s the best way to support the show and help more high-performing women like you find real, lasting relief.