Why I stopped needing regular massages for SI joint dysfunction (2022 Update!).

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: First, I thought “Wow, that article is well-written” 😉 Then, my next thought was, “Hm… actually, I never get massages anymore.” A lot … Continue reading Why I stopped needing regular massages for SI joint dysfunction (2022 Update!).

Christy CollinsAugust 2, 2022May 21, 20267 Comments

Alignment

What most SI joint videos get wrong about alignment

We’ve all been there. You have this weird pain in your lower back that you think might be the SI joint, after reading about it online. So you go on YouTube, where there seem to be a ton of athletic trainers, chiropractors, you name it… all promising to teach you how to correct your alignment in a 3-step video. I went through this myself. Right … Continue reading What most SI joint videos get wrong about alignment

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

My Story

It finally happened…

Hey everyone, It finally happened. I was on a coaching call with a new client, and we were having the kind of in-depth conversation that I totally love. On this call, the client asked me how many different physical therapists I had to see, back in the day, before I found any information that helped me. “Oh, well, it was basically nine people,” I told … Continue reading It finally happened…

Christy CollinsJuly 25, 2022May 20, 20264 Comments

Alignment

What you need to know about SI joint alignment

Hey everyone, One thing that sets my approach apart from a lot of the other people out there talking about SI joint dysfunction is that I don’t just talk about strengthening. I know many of you have already been working with a doctor, or a PT, who’s given you a list of exercises to do and told you that’s the way to get better. But … Continue reading What you need to know about SI joint alignment

Christy CollinsJuly 19, 2022May 21, 20264 Comments

Coaching

This makes me SO happy :)

Hey everyone, For a long time, I thought I had to keep the different topics on my blogs totally separate. “There’s no way anyone with SI joint dysfunction would want to read about healing from neuroplastic pain,” I thought. “Better put all of my mast cell info on a totally separate site, in case the SI joint people can’t relate to it.” In case you … Continue reading This makes me SO happy 🙂

Christy CollinsJuly 5, 2022May 20, 2026Leave a comment

Resources

If I could go back and change one thing…

✨ My morning adventure ✨ If I’m going to be honest, there is only one thing I truly regret about my SI joint saga. And that is all the times I doubted myself, and held back from trying the next thing. A lot of you express similar hesitations to me: should I try this next thing? Is it worth it? I absolutely recommend that you … Continue reading If I could go back and change one thing…

Christy CollinsJune 16, 2022May 20, 2026Leave a comment

Resources

Know Your Rights

Hey everyone, In the past few months, I’ve been helping a friend out with a project involving disability rights. (I’ve always been interested in the law, so this has been a cool project for me!). I’ve learned so much in the past few months that I wanted to share with all of you. I know so many of you struggle with how to manage chronic … Continue reading Know Your Rights

Christy CollinsMay 26, 2022May 30, 2022Leave a comment

Resources

You can find a new way

Hey everyone, One of the “good” things about making it through a New England winter is that you come to see a sunny, 40 degree day in March as a blessing! This is kind of how I see the experience of navigating SI joint dysfunction. When you deal with this injury, you learn to see things differently. You are forced to confront the world differently, … Continue reading You can find a new way

Christy CollinsMarch 8, 2022May 20, 2026Leave a comment

Resources

How to calm your nervous system

Hey everyone, Here’s a topic people ask me about pretty frequently these days, so I thought I’d get the word out! So many of you are going to your doctor, asking for help with SI joint issues, only to be told the problem is in your nervous system. That you have an increased sensitivity to pain. This is absolutely something that can happen. The nervous … Continue reading How to calm your nervous system

Christy CollinsFebruary 10, 2022April 26, 2022Leave a comment

Resources

Why SI belts help some people, and not others.

Hey everyone! I know many of you are curious to learn about SI belts. They can be a powerful tool in recovery, and are really helpful for a lot of people. In my post Let’s talk about SI belts, I share some tips and tricks about the belts, as well as answer some frequently asked questions. Although the belts aren’t necessarily right for everyone (for … Continue reading Why SI belts help some people, and not others.

Christy CollinsJanuary 26, 2022May 20, 2026Leave a comment