Back, Hip and SI Joint Pain Treatment in Albuquerque
Low back, hip and SI joint pain can make everything harder, from sleeping and sitting at work to running and picking up your kids. If you've tried stretching, rest or another round of exercises without lasting relief, a more thorough, hands-on approach may be what's missing.
Sound familiar?
Low back pain that keeps coming back or never fully goes away
Sharp pain near the dimples at the back of your pelvis, often on one side
Hip or groin pain with walking, stairs, running or getting out of the car
Pain that wraps around your hip or travels into your buttock or leg
Stiffness in the morning or after sitting for a while
Pain that started during pregnancy or after having a baby
How physical therapy helps
The low back, hips, SI joint and pelvic floor all work together, and pain in one area often comes from how the whole system is moving. As a fellowship-trained orthopedic manual therapist, I use skilled hands-on treatment to ease pain and restore movement, then build strength and control with exercises that fit your life, so the pain stays away. When it's relevant, I also look at the pelvic floor, a common missing piece in back and hip pain that many clinics don't check.
What to expect
Your first visit is a one-on-one evaluation. We'll talk through your symptoms, history and goals, then look at how your spine, hips, pelvis and core move and work together. Hands-on treatment usually starts on day one. A pelvic floor exam is only done if it's relevant to your symptoms, and it is always optional. You'll leave with a clear explanation of what's going on and a plan to feel better.
Why Florebit
Every visit is one-on-one with a doctor of physical therapy, never handed off to an aide
Fellowship-trained in orthopedic manual therapy
30- and 60-minute visits available, with Saturday appointments
New patients can usually be seen within a week
No referral needed in New Mexico
HSA/FSA accepted, and superbills provided on request
Common questions
Do I need imaging first? No. Most back, hip and SI joint pain can be evaluated and treated without an X-ray or MRI. If imaging is needed, I can order it for you directly here in New Mexico, so there’s no extra doctor’s visit.
What is SI joint pain? The sacroiliac (SI) joints connect your spine to your pelvis. Pain there is common during and after pregnancy and in active people, and it often responds well to hands-on treatment and targeted strengthening.
Do you only treat women? Nope, I have extensive training and experience treating both men and women.