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Awareness is growing + NASM + the Posterior Oblique Sling

Hey everyone! Some positive updates for you today. I’ve recently started studying for the Certified Personal Trainer exam through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. It’s something I’ve thought of doing off and on throughout the years. I decided to finally do it, so that I can help my coaching clients with more targeted exercise advice. It’s also a great recap of everything I had … Continue reading Awareness is growing + NASM + the Posterior Oblique Sling

Christy CollinsMay 20, 2021February 11, 20246 Comments

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Why “less is more” when it comes to SI joint adjustments

Hey everyone, Ah! I seriously have so many upcoming topics I’m planning to write about. But here’s one thing that’s literally come up on four of my coaching calls in the past week. And, as you may know, when I start to see a certain topic coming up and over again, I take it as a sign it’s time to get something up on the … Continue reading Why “less is more” when it comes to SI joint adjustments

Christy CollinsMarch 24, 2021July 2, 20219 Comments

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How I got my hypermobility diagnosis, Part 2: The exam

Hey guys, So in my last post, I talked about why I decided it was important to see a geneticist to get a more pinpointed hypermobility diagnosis. I had a virtual visit with Dr. Rohanizadegan, along with a genetics counselor who helped to do my intake. Normally, of course, genetics visits are done in person, as the in-person exam can be a really important part … Continue reading How I got my hypermobility diagnosis, Part 2: The exam

Christy CollinsMarch 4, 2021July 22, 2022Leave a comment

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How I got my hypermobility diagnosis, Part 1: Seeing a geneticist

Hey everyone, Many of you have been asking recently about how I was diagnosed with hypermobility. The way our healthcare system works here in the US, a geneticist is the only type of specialist who can officially diagnose a hypermobility disorder. I actually had an unofficial diagnosis in 2019, because I ended up at a physical therapy place where they specialize in hypermobility. My physical … Continue reading How I got my hypermobility diagnosis, Part 1: Seeing a geneticist

Christy CollinsMarch 1, 2021March 10, 20232 Comments

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Levels of pathology: how some forms of misalignment are more serious than others

Hey everyone, A reader commented on my last post, asking if certain patterns of misalignment are more likely to cause nerve irritation than others. This actually really dovetailed nicely into what I planned to say next. What I’ve learned from my various PT mentors is that there are basically different levels of pathology when it comes to the joints of the pelvis being out of … Continue reading Levels of pathology: how some forms of misalignment are more serious than others

Christy CollinsFebruary 4, 2021February 5, 20218 Comments

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What is an upslip?

Hey everyone, Here’s a post I’ve been meaning to write for a while, cause it seems to keep coming up lately! As you may know, when the SI joint is out of alignment, it means that the ilium (the top part of the hip bone) isn’t in the right place, relative to the sacrum (or base of the spine). When the SI joint goes out … Continue reading What is an upslip?

Christy CollinsJanuary 28, 2021November 12, 202214 Comments

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Working the “foot core”

Hey everyone, Today I wanted to share with you a new concept I recently learned — that is, that the foot has a “core” group of muscles, just like our body overall has a core. And, just like you can increase the stability of your trunk by working the regular core, you can actually increase the stability of your foot and ankle– and everything else … Continue reading Working the “foot core”

Christy CollinsJanuary 19, 2021August 27, 20226 Comments

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Imaging and the SI joint

Hey everyone, A question my readers and coaching clients ask pretty often is whether imaging, such as an x-ray or MRI, can be used to diagnose SI joint dysfunction. Technically, imaging cannot be used to diagnose whether your SI joints are in or out of alignment. We are only talking about bones that may move by a few millimeters. It’s not something that a radiologist … Continue reading Imaging and the SI joint

Christy CollinsDecember 31, 2020July 2, 20212 Comments

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Why hypermobility conditions are important for everyone with SIJD to know about

Hey everyone, So here’s a subject that’s been on my mind for a while. As you may know, in the past year I’ve been learning, for the first time in my life, what it means to have a hypermobility spectrum disorder (also known as a connective tissue disorder). If you have a hypermobility disorder, it means your body doesn’t make connective tissue 100% properly. This … Continue reading Why hypermobility conditions are important for everyone with SIJD to know about

Christy CollinsDecember 15, 2020September 7, 20231 Comment

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Let’s talk about SI Belts.

Hey everyone, A topic people ask me about pretty frequently is SI joint belts. These belts are meant to help stabilize the SI joints in place, so the ligaments and other tissues can heal. It’s important to remember that SI joint recovery is really individualized– what works for one person may not work for another. So I will tell you that I personally did not … Continue reading Let’s talk about SI Belts.

Christy CollinsNovember 30, 2020June 26, 2024Leave a comment