Why you might be genetically hypermobile — and not know!

Hey everyone, I wanted to let you all on a pretty big observation I’ve made, the more I’ve been coaching and running my blog. That is, I now believe there is a significant overlap between the people who tend to develop SI joint dysfunction, and people with genetic hypermobility conditions. As I’ve written about previously, I didn’t know I was genetically hypermobile until I was … Continue reading Why you might be genetically hypermobile — and not know!

Christy CollinsSeptember 1, 2023May 20, 20261 Comment

My Story

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- in fact, some of them had hardly even heard of … Continue reading Just Go.

Christy CollinsJune 20, 2023May 20, 20265 Comments

medications, Resources

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 for a practitioner to help him. I get comments like Matt’s … Continue reading How to find help for SIJD

Christy CollinsApril 5, 2023April 5, 20233 Comments

My Story, Resources

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 into a place of empowerment, the more I answers I started … Continue reading Top 3 Tips for SI Joint Dysfunction – 2023 Version

Christy CollinsMarch 21, 2023March 22, 20233 Comments

Resources, Strengthening

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 your muscles stronger. That’s a huge part of it, of course, … Continue reading Taking it to the next level: Neuromuscular Control

Christy CollinsMarch 16, 2023May 20, 20262 Comments

Strengthening

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 then they don’t get better. For me, and for my coaching … Continue reading Designing an exercise routine: The Cost-Benefit Analysis

Christy CollinsDecember 8, 2022May 20, 20263 Comments

Core Strength, Strengthening

✨ 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 stabilizing the lower back and pelvis. What is the transverse abdominis … Continue reading ✨ Why the transverse abdominis is your secret weapon ✨

Christy CollinsDecember 5, 2022May 20, 20261 Comment

Resources

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’ve found my own answers, I can look back and see … Continue reading Accept nothing less than what you deserve.

Christy CollinsNovember 28, 2022May 20, 2026Leave a comment

Resources

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, it all clicks, I feel like I know exactly what that … Continue reading All systems are go 🙂

Christy CollinsNovember 7, 2022May 20, 20264 Comments

Resources

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 of the systems in my body were “on”– everything was coming … Continue reading When it all comes together: Activating Your Stabilization Systems

Christy CollinsAugust 16, 2022May 21, 2026Leave a comment