Episode 36: SIJ Pain in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Ever wonder why your SI joint suddenly starts screaming during pregnancy? In this episode, Becky and Jessica break down why sacroiliac joint pain happens, how to tell if it’s actually your SI joint, and what you can do to feel better both during and after pregnancy. From posture tweaks to smart strengthening and pelvic floor PT insights, if you only take one thing away from this podcast, let it be to uncross your legs if you have SI pain. ✨ Here’s what we cover:🦴 What the SI joint actually is— and why it gets blamed for so much 🤰 Why “it’s just the relaxin” isn’t the full story for pain 💪 How strength work during pregnancy sets you up for smoother recovery 🚫 Movements and habits that secretly irritate your SI joint 🏋️‍♀️ Safe, pain-friendly strength exercises to start with (and ones to consider avoiding) 💆‍♀️ What manual therapy can (and can’t) doWhether you’re dealing with SI pain for the first time or it’s followed you into postpartum, this one’s for you — simple, evidence-based, and judgment-free.Find us:📧 [email protected] 📸 Instagram: @ladybirdpt 🌐 Book a visit or join our email list at ladybirdpt.com 🗓 Check out our upcoming events prenatal fall series (https://www.ladybirdpt.com/events-in-austin-tx) and birth prep class with Oak + Lotus Yoga (https://www.oakandlotusyoga.com/laborprep)