Category: My Writing

Coaching, My Writing, Resources, Stretching

What if you already have everything you need to become stable?

Hey everyone, I’m writing this post today to challenge the thinking you may have heard from various healthcare practitioners on the SI joint – specifically, the idea that adjustments alone are the answer. When I was going through the worst of my SI joint saga, the only person who could help me at all was my chiropractor.  His adjustments could give me temporary relief, but … Continue reading What if you already have everything you need to become stable?

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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

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Daily Life, exercise, My Story, My Writing

What my life is like now: an awesome workout

Hi everyone! Many of you reach out to ask me how I’m doing now, and what I’m able to do for exercise these days.  So I thought I’d give you a little peek into one of the best workouts I’ve had for a long time. This was me yesterday, wearing a tank top in 30 degree weather, in December: This is because I got so … Continue reading What my life is like now: an awesome workout

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ligaments, My Story, My Writing, Prolotherapy, Reader Emails

Can you heal the SI joints without prolotherapy?

Hi everyone! I had a really interesting question from a reader recently, and I wanted to pass along my answer to you. A. wanted to know if I’d ever tried prolotherapy, or any other forms of regenerative medicine. He wrote, “I have found that if the problem is ligament laxity, then swimming (I have started this month after your suggestion) could maybe relieve some pain, … Continue reading Can you heal the SI joints without prolotherapy?

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Chiropractors, For Patients, ligaments, Lumbar Spine, Manual Therapy, My Story, My Writing

Lumbar Spine Epiphany, Part 1

Hi everyone! This has been like, a month of epiphanies for me. As you may have seen on Sunlight in Winter, I’ve realized recently that I probably do have fibromyalgia, after all these years of going without a diagnosis. And now, on the subject of the lumbar spine, I’ve had another epiphany, thanks to a reader who sent me an article she’d found helpful.  It actually … Continue reading Lumbar Spine Epiphany, Part 1

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My Story, My Writing, Resources

The Feldenkrais method and SI joint pain

A reader asked me recently whether I’d ever tried the Feldenkrais method for my SI joints. I actually have tried it– sort of– and I thought I’d share my thoughts with you.  It’s actually pretty good timing, since now I’m in the middle of doing my own research on alternatives to chiropractic adjustments!  So… this write-up is for me and for you. 🙂 How I … Continue reading The Feldenkrais method and SI joint pain

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Anatomy, exercise, My Story, My Writing

How the SI Joint affects Movement Efficiency

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to talk to you about another concept I find really interesting, which is how the alignment of our SI joints affects the efficiency of our movements. What is movement efficiency? When you move efficiently, this means you’re performing various motions in a smooth, coordinated way, which allows you to achieve maximum results. Athletes train for movement efficiency, because it means … Continue reading How the SI Joint affects Movement Efficiency

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Muscle Energy Technique, My Story, My Writing

Proof that healing is possible

Hi everyone– I was sorting though old papers recently when I came across the original instructions my physical therapist Paula wrote out for me on the Muscle Energy Technique, back in 2014. A lot of people have asked me about her original instructions, as I’ve been running this blog.  I think people want to know how she taught me, and in what way, and what … Continue reading Proof that healing is possible

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Chiropractors, For Patients, My Story, My Writing, Personal Stories

After my chiropractic injury, Part 2: Saturday.

Hello again everyone, So, first of all– thank you so much for all of your kind comments and well-wishes.  It really means a lot to me to know people care and also to know my message is getting out! As I explained in my last post, on Friday night I went to the emergency room after a chiropractic adjustment left me with trouble balancing, and … Continue reading After my chiropractic injury, Part 2: Saturday.

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Daily Life, For Patients, My Writing, Reader Emails, Resources

My advice for a reader worried about sitting for 10 hours on a plane

Hi everyone! I recently heard from a reader who was concerned about an upcoming airplane flight she had to take.  Sitting was really painful for her, and she avoided it at all costs in her daily life. However, she was about to take a 10-hour flight across the Atlantic, and wanted to know what in the world she could make it through this flight. Here’s … Continue reading My advice for a reader worried about sitting for 10 hours on a plane

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