Get Back to Running Strong and Pain-Free.

As every postpartum runner knows, your body undergoes a massive transformation during and after the birth of your new baby. This can translate to pain or discomfort when running or exercising. For experienced runners, what used to be an effortlessly light run around the block is now difficult, uncomfortable, and (for some) even painful.

If you are here seeking information about your postpartum pain when exercising or running, rest assured you are not alone: Many new mother runners report pain – typically felt on the outside of one or both hips, deep in the pelvis or buttocks and/or in the lower back, and many also report urine leakage (also known as stress urinary incontinence). Many mums also experience core weakness and abdominal separation.

These symptoms are not just unique to new mothers. Mums with older kids may also notice these symptoms while running. Nearly 38% of women report experiencing symptoms like urinary incontinence and/or back pain years after giving birth.

But the good news is, physiotherapy, and in particular strengthening exercises help! There is a lot of good research that shows that women who undertake a strengthening exercise program after the birth of their baby can reduce these postpartum symptoms and get back to running successfully and without pain.