Hey everyone, The more and more I do coaching calls, and draw from my own story, I identify some common themes in my past thinking that held me back — and how shifting the way you view things can help you move forward. Now, these are the top 3 tips I would make sure youContinueContinue reading “Top 3 Mindset Strategies to Overcome SI Joint Dysfunction”
Author Archives: Christy Collins
Just Go.
If there’s one thing I wish I could take back about my time with SI joint dysfunction, it’s all the times I held myself back. Over the course of my saga, I would go from one doctor and PT to the next. At that time, none of them knew how to treat SI joint dysfunction-ContinueContinue reading “Just Go.”
How to find help for SIJD
Hey everyone, My apologies, I accidentally just published a post that was meant for my own post-Covid research. However, since it the memo just went out to everyone’s email, I thought I’d update you with something I’ve been thinking about recently. I got this comment on my blog today from Matt in Arizona, looking forContinueContinue reading “How to find help for SIJD”
Top 3 Tips for SI Joint Dysfunction – 2023 Version
Hey everyone, Today, I wanted to share some thoughts with you, based on some of my recent reflections and conversations. As you guys know, I started this blog in 2016 to help myself, when I felt totally alone and desperate. But, something incredible happened – the more I focused on this problem and stepped intoContinueContinue reading “Top 3 Tips for SI Joint Dysfunction – 2023 Version”
Taking it to the next level: Neuromuscular Control
Hey everyone, My understanding of the SI joint, and the evolution of my recovery, has come in stages. Today, I want to tell you about a concept that was an absolute game-changer for me. When it comes to healing from SI joint dysfunction — or any injury, really — it isn’t just about making yourContinueContinue reading “Taking it to the next level: Neuromuscular Control”
Designing an exercise routine: The Cost-Benefit Analysis
Hey guys, One of the topics people most frequently ask about is the strengthening routine I used to stabilize my SI joints. A really common pitfall for many people is that they work with a physical therapist, or other professional, who gives them a list of exercises that are painful for them – and thenContinueContinue reading “Designing an exercise routine: The Cost-Benefit Analysis”
✨ Why the transverse abdominis is your secret weapon ✨
Hey everyone, Did you know that the transverse abdominis, or TA, is the deepest muscle of your core? A lot of people don’t know about this, because it’s hidden underneath the “6-pack” muscle. You can’t see it. But research has shown that, when this muscle is contracted, it plays a powerful, POWERFUL role in stabilizingContinueContinue reading “✨ Why the transverse abdominis is your secret weapon ✨”
Accept nothing less than what you deserve.
✨ It is completely amazing to me, to have so much freedom back. ✨ 👉To be able to go where I want, when I want. 👉 To be able to move, how I want to move. I’m going to let you guys in on a little secret, though. Sometimes, it’s bittersweet. 🍁 Now that I’veContinueContinue reading “Accept nothing less than what you deserve.”
All systems are go :)
Hey everyone, I had a moment on a coaching call last night, where I found myself explaining something totally perfectly. Sometimes these one-on-one calls are magic. Writing is one skill set (that I like to think I’m good at!) but sometimes in the course of explaining something to someone where it all comes together, itContinueContinue reading “All systems are go :)”
When it all comes together: Activating Your Stabilization Systems
Hey everyone, Today, I wanted to share an awesome little epiphany I had while I was hiking recently. It was at one of my favorite places– a hidden gem where you can hike over all sorts of terrain, before getting to the lake where you can go swimming. I could just feel that all ofContinueContinue reading “When it all comes together: Activating Your Stabilization Systems”
My Sacroiliac Joint Saga 