Author: Christy Collins

Hi, I'm Christy! I've navigated my own health challenges, and now I guide others along the same path. I believe that information is power - there's always something you can do.
Anatomy, For Patients, Joint Anatomy, My Writing, Resources

The Pubic Symphysis: the joint at the front of the pelvis

Hey everyone, If you’re experiencing SI joint dysfunction, the pubic symphysis is another important joint to be aware of. The pubic symphysis is actually the third major joint that makes up what is often referred to as the pelvic ring, or pelvic circle. Everything is connected. Like the SI joints, the pubic symphysis isn’t intended to move very much. In fact, it’s one of those … Continue reading The Pubic Symphysis: the joint at the front of the pelvis

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For Medical Professionals, Physical Therapy, Professional Guides

Interesting article: “Evidence-based treatment of hip and pelvic injuries in runners”

Here is an insightful article I just found, which makes few points I want to be sure I remember.  Although it’s written in reference to runners, I feel it applies to way more than just running injuries. What is so significant about the article?  Well, for one thing, As someone who spent years looking for help for her SI joint, one of my biggest questions is … Continue reading Interesting article: “Evidence-based treatment of hip and pelvic injuries in runners”

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Anatomy, Joint Anatomy, My Writing, Resources, SI Joint Concepts

SI Joint Concepts: Form Closure vs. Force Closure

Here is a really important concept about the SI joint: How is an SI joint supposed to stay in place? The body has 2 main systems to maintain stability in the SI joint: Form closure and force closure. 1) Form closure has to do with the shape of the bones that make up the SI joint (the two hip bones and the sacrum). According to Physiopedia, “The sacrum and the … Continue reading SI Joint Concepts: Form Closure vs. Force Closure

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Location of hip sockets
Anatomy, For Patients, Joint Anatomy, My Writing, Resources

Labral tears

Hip labral tears are a condition that can sometimes accompany sacroiliac joint dysfunction. The labrum is a ring of cartilage found within the hip socket.  Its main purpose is to absorb shock, as well as to help make sure your leg bone fits snugly inside the hip socket. Cartilage is generally pretty tough, but sometimes it can become injured. There are many different potential causes, according … Continue reading Labral tears

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Resources, Rialto, Surgery

Why do we know so little about the SI joint? (Amazing Interview with Dr. Carter Beck).

Recently, I was watching this interview with SI joint surgeon Dr. Carter Beck (the same doctor I had mentioned in my previous post).  The whole time I was watching, I kept thinking to myself, “Wow, that is a great point…. I really need to remember some of the things he is saying.” So… that means a blog post for you, covering some of his most … Continue reading Why do we know so little about the SI joint? (Amazing Interview with Dr. Carter Beck).

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My Story, My Writing, Resources

Key Point #1: Identifying the problem

Honestly, as much as I have criticized chiropractors at times on here, I know I would have been completely lost when my SI joint first locked up back in 2011 if my chiropractor hadn’t been able to explain things to me. I’ve flat out never seen a physician that had anything truly helpful to say about the mechanics of this joint.  I’ve seen one orthopedist … Continue reading Key Point #1: Identifying the problem

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Hamstrings
My Story, My Writing

What made one of my SI joints lock up for the first time in 8 months?

Well, I had a feeling it was inevitable… I knew that, at some point, my SI joints were probably going to lock up again.  And, at the end of last week, it happened. As is the case with most things that go wrong with the body, I think a combination of factors came together here to make this part of my body (temporarily) worse again. … Continue reading What made one of my SI joints lock up for the first time in 8 months?

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Anatomy, My Writing, Resources, SI Joint Concepts

SI Joint Concepts: Useful Terminology

Looking back, I can see that part of the reason it took me so long to get information on the SI joint is that I simply didn’t know where to start looking. Since I first injured my SI joints back in 2011, it does seem as though there’s a lot more information available now (and I’m doing my best to contribute to that effort!). However, … Continue reading SI Joint Concepts: Useful Terminology

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Alignment

What happens when an SI joint gets stuck?

If you have SI joint dysfunction, this is a really important concept for you to understand. There are different types of issues that can affect the SI joint, but this was the main problem for me, during the entire five years I struggled with this problem. *** The sacroiliac joint is made up by the meeting of the sacrum and the two hip bones, or … Continue reading What happens when an SI joint gets stuck?

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