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.
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
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
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
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
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 ✨
✨ 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.
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 🙂
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
Hey everyone, I got a really meaningful comment from reader Brooke the other day, on one of my older posts about Massage and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. I actually hadn’t read that post in a while, and two things struck me about it: A lot has changed, since I’ve learned how to stabilize my SI joints. I wrote my original post in 2017, as I was … Continue reading Why I stopped needing regular massages for SI joint dysfunction (2022 Update!).
My Sacroiliac Joint Saga 