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Women with a natural hypermobility can have even more laxity during pregnancy, and they can report being tight all the time to help stabilize the body.
The SI joint (where the sacrum meets the illium of the pelvis) is the two joint that handle transfer force between upper and lower body
The pubic symphysis is the joint that connects the pelvis in the front
Pain in these areas is common during pregnancy and postpartum, due to ligaments relaxing
Another common cause of pain in these areas during pregnancy is muscle imbalances
So what are some thing that you can do to work on this area?
Work the abdominals-specifically the transverse abdominals. They are the main stability providers of the spine. They are the corset-like muscles that wrap around the sides, back and front. When they contract, it creates tension in the back and lines alba (the front connection of the abs).