How the SI Joint affects Movement Efficiency

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to talk to you about another concept I find really interesting, which is how the alignment of our SI joints affects the efficiency of our movements. What is movement efficiency? When you move efficiently, this means you’re performing various motions in a smooth, coordinated way, which allows you to achieve maximum results. Athletes train for movement efficiency, because it means … Continue reading How the SI Joint affects Movement Efficiency

Christy CollinsJune 11, 2018June 5, 20223 Comments

Anatomy, Joint Anatomy, Resources, SI Joint Concepts

The SI Joint and Shock Absorption

Hi everyone! Here’s a new concept I haven’t written about as much yet. I find it really interesting, and I hope you will too! What I wanted to talk to you about is the SI joint’s role in shock absorption. The SI joint is different from a lot of other joints in the body, in both its form and function. (These are the official terms … Continue reading The SI Joint and Shock Absorption

Christy CollinsJune 7, 2018June 5, 20222 Comments

Muscle Energy Technique, My Story, My Writing

Proof that healing is possible

Hi everyone– I was sorting though old papers recently when I came across the original instructions my physical therapist Paula wrote out for me on the Muscle Energy Technique, back in 2014. A lot of people have asked me about her original instructions, as I’ve been running this blog. I think people want to know how she taught me, and in what way, and what … Continue reading Proof that healing is possible

Christy CollinsJune 4, 2018June 4, 2018Leave a comment

Chiropractors, Manual Therapy, Resources

Moving forward//where do I go from here?

I love this photo so much. I first found it a few years ago, and used it in one of my posts about pain neurophysiology education (which I hope to eventually talk about on this blog, as well!). And it’s really speaking to me now, in the aftermath of what happened a week and a half ago. Because I can feel it now– I can … Continue reading Moving forward//where do I go from here?

Christy CollinsMay 29, 2018May 29, 20186 Comments

Chiropractors, Resources

A happy update :)

Hi everyone– So, I think I’m officially going to be fine 🙂 In a nutshell, my symptoms are improving so rapidly that I expect to make a full recovery. In more detail: I did follow up with a neurologist yesterday, who also thought my exam looked normal, except for the sensations of tingling and numbness that I was still experiencing. She did clarify an important … Continue reading A happy update 🙂

Christy CollinsMay 25, 2018May 28, 20186 Comments

Chiropractors, For Patients, My Story, My Writing, Personal Stories

After my chiropractic injury, Part 2: Saturday.

Hello again everyone, So, first of all– thank you so much for all of your kind comments and well-wishes. It really means a lot to me to know people care and also to know my message is getting out! As I explained in my last post, on Friday night I went to the emergency room after a chiropractic adjustment left me with trouble balancing, and … Continue reading After my chiropractic injury, Part 2: Saturday.

Christy CollinsMay 23, 2018June 6, 20187 Comments

Chiropractors, My Story, Resources

Why I spent the weekend in the ER after a chiropractor visit

Hi everyone! So… this is not all what I had been planning to write about this week. But I had the craziest experience this weekend, and I feel a responsibility to spread the word about what happened to me. I need to start out by saying that– thank God– I haven’t been permanently injured. But my understanding from the emergency room doctors is that I’m … Continue reading Why I spent the weekend in the ER after a chiropractor visit

Christy CollinsMay 22, 2018June 6, 20185 Comments

Athletic Training, Core Strength, For Patients, Resources, Strengthening

The muscles of the core (and why we focus on the transverse abdominis!).

Hi everyone! Generally, when people think of the core, they think of doing sit-ups, and crunches, and building up a 6-pack. All of that has to do with the first muscle I’m going to mention here: the rectus abdominis. However, there is so much more to the core than that. 1) The rectus abdominis: The “6-pack” muscle; flexes the trunk. The rectus abdominis is the most … Continue reading The muscles of the core (and why we focus on the transverse abdominis!).

Christy CollinsMay 16, 2018June 6, 20224 Comments

Joint Anatomy, Reader Emails, Resources

Advice to a reader: running, rock climbing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Hi everyone! As many of you know, I love getting emails from readers because they compel me to think about SI joint concepts in different ways, and come up with better ways of phrasing things than I might otherwise. I recently heard from a man who had been very active in things like running, rock climbing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He had to put all … Continue reading Advice to a reader: running, rock climbing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Christy CollinsApril 12, 2018April 12, 2018Leave a comment

For Patients, Resources, Strengthening, Stretching

Use caution with back extensions and the SI joint

Hello, hello everyone! I wanted to check in with you about an issue I’ve heard a lot of people mentioning recently. This time, it’s about an exercise that you may want to be careful with, if you have SI joint issues. What I’m talking about, specifically, is back extension. This is the term that refers to when you’re bending your spine backwards. Back extension can … Continue reading Use caution with back extensions and the SI joint

Christy CollinsApril 2, 2018May 8, 20222 Comments