Category Archives: Resources

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 exerciseContinueContinue reading “Awareness is growing + NASM + the Posterior Oblique Sling”

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

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,ContinueContinue reading “How I got my hypermobility diagnosis, Part 2: The exam”

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 aContinueContinue reading “How I got my hypermobility diagnosis, Part 1: Seeing a geneticist”

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 itContinueContinue reading “Levels of pathology: how some forms of misalignment are more serious than others”

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 increaseContinueContinue reading “Working the “foot core””

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 moveContinueContinue reading “Imaging and the SI joint”

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, itContinueContinue reading “Why hypermobility conditions are important for everyone with SIJD to know about”

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.ContinueContinue reading “Let’s talk about SI Belts.”