Conditions We Treat
Back, hip, and pelvic pain are common during pregnancy and after delivery — but "common" doesn't mean you have to live with it. PT during and after pregnancy reduces pain and rebuilds the strength and movement patterns that change with childbirth. We coordinate with your OB and stay within pregnancy-appropriate exercise parameters.
Pregnancy-related low back pain, pelvic girdle pain (SI joint and pubic symphysis), sciatica during pregnancy, postpartum back and hip pain, return-to-running and return-to-exercise after birth, and abdominal wall recovery (diastasis recti screening — we refer to pelvic floor PT for specialty floor work).
Pelvic floor physical therapy as a primary intervention. That requires specialty training we don't have on staff. We refer to pelvic floor specialists for incontinence, painful intercourse, and other internal pelvic floor work. We can be a complement to pelvic floor PT for the back, hip, and movement components.
Sixty-minute evaluation with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Movement screen, hip and low back assessment, gait observation, screening for diastasis recti (postpartum), and review of your OB clearance status (postpartum). We modify all positioning for comfort during pregnancy.
Manual therapy for the SI joint, hip, and lumbar spine. Pregnancy-appropriate strengthening of the glutes, hips, and trunk. Postural retraining and load-management strategies for daily activities. Postpartum: progressive return to exercise, abdominal wall reconditioning, and structured return-to-running progressions.
Medicare, CareFirst, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare. Self-pay $150. Capitol Hill, Bethesda, and in-home — in-home is often the best option in the immediate postpartum period.
Same-week evaluations at Capitol Hill, Bethesda, and in-home throughout the DMV.
Book a Pregnancy/Postpartum EvalYes — outpatient PT is safe across all trimesters with appropriate modifications. We avoid supine positioning after the first trimester and stay within current OB exercise guidelines.
Once you're cleared by your OB (usually 6 weeks for uncomplicated births, longer for C-section). For back and hip pain specifically, in-home eval can often start earlier with OB approval.
No — pelvic floor PT is a specialty we don't offer. We refer to pelvic floor specialists for internal work and can complement their care for back, hip, and movement components.
Often yes, with modifications and OB clearance. We help you adjust your training to stay healthy and active through pregnancy.
Most patients are ready for a structured return-to-running progression around 8–12 weeks postpartum, depending on delivery, recovery, and OB clearance. We don't rush it — postpartum return-too-soon is a common cause of injury.