My hypermobility history, Part 1: The first time someone ever told me I was hypermobile

The first time someone ever told me I was hypermobile, it was my orthopedic surgeon, when I was 19. I went back to him after he’d more or less fixed the running injury I’d had in my lower legs, compartment syndrome. I was supposed to be getting better– I was free! This was supposed to be my time to go back to all of my … Continue reading My hypermobility history, Part 1: The first time someone ever told me I was hypermobile

Christy CollinsAugust 14, 2020February 27, 2021Leave a comment

My Story, My Writing

A “rough” workout that made me super happy

Hi everyone, I wanted to share with you my experience going for a hike the other day, and why it was such a great feeling… even though I totally overdid it. This is maybe something that people who’ve had SI joint dysfunction, or have been injured for a long period of time, will understand. So Tuesday was my lower-body strength training day. I have been … Continue reading A “rough” workout that made me super happy

Christy CollinsJuly 30, 2020July 30, 20207 Comments

Resources

How I learned I’m hypermobile

Okay… this is a post I’ve been meaning to write for a long time. It’s just so important to me, and so complex, that in these times, it’s been hard to find the right time to say it. But I know it is going to be relevant to so many of you out there, so I thought I would just finally say it. In the … Continue reading How I learned I’m hypermobile

Christy CollinsJune 30, 2020February 29, 20247 Comments

exercise, Physical Therapy, Resources

When you’re in it for the long haul: Isometric Exercises

Hi everyone! How are you all doing? Interesting times we’re living in, to say the least. I haven’t been on my blogs as much recently, because I’ve been pretty busy volunteering for the Covid-19 effort. I’ve been lucky to find ways to help from home (most recently, making phone calls and doing outreach for GetUsPPE— a really great organization!). However, today I wanted to check … Continue reading When you’re in it for the long haul: Isometric Exercises

Christy CollinsMay 15, 2020August 1, 20222 Comments

Resources

Why a PT should always be clear about what they’re adjusting, and why

Hey everyone! Here’s a subject that’s been coming up pretty frequently during my coaching calls recently– There are a lot of you out there who’ve been to multiple PT’s (and chiropractors, which I don’t totally recommend). And they’ve tried different types of manual adjustments and mobilizations to the SI joints… and you’re not totally sure what they did, or if it really helped. A PT … Continue reading Why a PT should always be clear about what they’re adjusting, and why

Christy CollinsMarch 5, 2020September 4, 2020Leave a comment

Coaching

I am now offering coaching calls!

I’m excited to offer one-on-one coaching calls for those dealing with SI joint dysfunction. After hearing from many of you about your struggles and successes, I’m now able to help more directly through personalized coaching. If you’ve hit roadblocks with treatments or feel unsure about your next steps, I can guide you through your options based on my own recovery journey and experience helping others. … Continue reading I am now offering coaching calls!

Christy CollinsFebruary 25, 2020January 29, 20266 Comments

Resources

Can the SI joint cause sciatica?

Hi everyone! I was just going through some old papers last night and found an article I printed out long, long ago (like 2012), when I was first trying to learn about the SI joint. Wow… how far I’ve come since that time. Many of you have asked me over the years whether the SI joint can cause sciatica. Here’s a study that proves that … Continue reading Can the SI joint cause sciatica?

Christy CollinsFebruary 13, 2020July 3, 20212 Comments

Resources

Can pelvic floor physical therapy help the SI joint?

Hi everyone! Here’s a question that’s been coming up pretty frequently, so I wanted to take some time to answer it for all of you. People want to know if pelvic floor physical therapy can help them, and my answer is, of course, yes! Let me go on to explain some key points. First… what is the pelvic floor? The term pelvic floor refers to … Continue reading Can pelvic floor physical therapy help the SI joint?

Christy CollinsFebruary 4, 2020July 13, 2020Leave a comment

Muscle Energy Technique, Muscle Imbalace, Resources

Do’s and Don’ts for the Muscle Energy Technique

Hi everyone, One of the topics people ask me about most is the Muscle Energy Technique. Here are some things that come up *very* often. DON’T simply try things out because you found a video up on Youtube where someone shows one form of the Muscle Energy Technique. For the life of me, I cannot figure out why people put these videos up. When you have … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts for the Muscle Energy Technique

Christy CollinsSeptember 2, 2019September 2, 20198 Comments

Resources

Do I recommend DNRS for SI joint dysfunction?

Hi everyone! A reader recently wrote in to me with the most interesting question. She’s been struggling with SI joint issues for years, and has already tried approaches such as osteopath, chiropractor, and PT, and is still struggling. This reader is (rightly so) very interested in exploring neuroplasticity-based approaches to the SI joint, as I discussed in my last post. So, after seeing my post … Continue reading Do I recommend DNRS for SI joint dysfunction?

Christy CollinsAugust 8, 2019July 2, 20204 Comments