Knowledge is power: Find the right specialist who understands your issues

Hi everyone– I just wrote this in response to a specific comment from a reader, however I thought it was so important, I wanted to put it in its own post. As you may know, in the past year I have finally begun to understand a genetic condition I now know has affected me throughout much of my chronic pain journey– hypermobility. However, part of … Continue reading Knowledge is power: Find the right specialist who understands your issues

Christy CollinsOctober 8, 2020July 2, 20218 Comments

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People will dismiss what doesn’t fit their worldview

Hey everyone– So, I think this is something a lot of people are thinking about these days, especially in terms of politics and world events. It’s just human nature– people tend to dismiss facts and information that doesn’t fit in with the way they already see the world. It’s true in many contexts, including healthcare– especially when you’re trying to find help for a condition … Continue reading People will dismiss what doesn’t fit their worldview

Christy CollinsSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 202010 Comments

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How walking on softer surfaces can reduce joint pain

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to talk to you about a little trick that I learned from my high-school running days. That trick is, in order to heal an injury (and also to prevent future injuries), try to do your exercise on a softer surface. I know that a lot of you might in pain these days and really struggling with the idea of walking … Continue reading How walking on softer surfaces can reduce joint pain

Christy CollinsSeptember 9, 2020October 7, 20236 Comments

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The SI joint and hypermobility

Hi everyone, In my recent posts, I‘ve been talking about how, in my 30’s, I finally learned that I have a genetic hypermobility condition. My body produces connective tissue differently than a “normal” person. As a result, my ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissues are a little bit “stretchier” than they’re supposed to be. For most of my life, I never knew I had a … Continue reading The SI joint and hypermobility

Christy CollinsAugust 24, 2020May 20, 2026Leave a comment

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My hypermobility history, Part 2: “You need to always keep your muscles strong”

Hi everyone, So this post picks up where my last post left off… where a doctor told me, at age 19, that I needed to “always keep your muscles strong… or else you’re going to have a very difficult life.” I didn’t understand what he meant, didn’t understand that sorrowful, grave look on his face. I didn’t understand why he was looking at me the … Continue reading My hypermobility history, Part 2: “You need to always keep your muscles strong”

Christy CollinsAugust 20, 2020February 27, 20212 Comments

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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