SI Joint Injections, Part 2: Lidocaine and Cortisone Together

Hi everyone! In my last post, I talked about cortisone injections for the SI joints. This type of injection is what many doctors who treat the SI joint consider to be the “gold standard” for diagnosing SI joint problems. In this post, I wanted to talk about the other major type of injection a doctor might offer you– an injection of lidocaine and cortisone, combined. … Continue reading SI Joint Injections, Part 2: Lidocaine and Cortisone Together

Christy CollinsFebruary 21, 2018July 2, 20211 Comment

For Patients, ligaments, Resources

SI Joint Injections, Part 1: Lidocaine

Hi everyone! Here’s a subject that’s been coming up a lot recently, which I always take as a sign it’s time to get an official post up! What I wanted to talk to you about today is the topic of lidocaine and cortisone injections for the SI joints. These are the injections that a specialist, such as an orthopedist or a physiatrist, will typically offer … Continue reading SI Joint Injections, Part 1: Lidocaine

Christy CollinsFebruary 19, 2018July 2, 2021Leave a comment

My Story, Resources

My Interview with Spine Universe :)

Hi everyone! Here’s a slightly different type of post for you today. I wanted to make sure anyone who was interested had a chance to read my interview with SpineUniverse (it’s a website about back pain). I was really flattered when they contacted me last month to ask if I wanted to share my story of SI joint recovery on their site. To be honest, I’ve … Continue reading My Interview with Spine Universe 🙂

Christy CollinsFebruary 13, 2018February 13, 20184 Comments

Chiropractors, ligaments, Muscle Energy Technique, Resources

A chiropractor explains why he doesn’t believe adjustments can heal SI joint dysfunction

Hi everyone! I just happened to stumble across this fascinating article from Marc Heller, DC, about how he doesn’t think the chiropractic profession adequately manages SI joint dysfunction. (It’s from the 2015 issue of the magazine Dynamic Chiropractic). I wanted to share it with you all because it echoes some of the same points I’ve made here, about how too many chiropractic adjustments can further … Continue reading A chiropractor explains why he doesn’t believe adjustments can heal SI joint dysfunction

Christy CollinsFebruary 6, 2018July 4, 202120 Comments

Resources

Becoming self-reliant

One of the questions people ask me most often is “How are you doing now?”. I’ve just answered some of the specific questions about what I can and can’t do, and my activity level now, in this post. But what I wanted to talk to you about today is a very important component of my recovery: self-reliance. *** Honestly, I’ve always had sort of a … Continue reading Becoming self-reliant

Christy CollinsJanuary 30, 2018November 17, 20189 Comments

Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Professional Guides, Resources

Cool continuing education course for PT’s on the SI joint

Hi, everyone! Happy Monday. I hope you found my series on how to find a good physical therapist useful. I know it isn’t necessarily an issue all of you are currently struggling with. However, it’s a question that’s come up so often in my emails from readers recently that I thought it would be good to put it out there. For my next post, I … Continue reading Cool continuing education course for PT’s on the SI joint

Christy CollinsJanuary 22, 2018January 22, 20182 Comments

My Writing, Physical Therapy, Resources

How to find a good physical therapist, Part 4: Search tips

1. Online search tips I eventually found my physical therapist Paula, who listed SI joint dysfunction as one of her specialties, through a simple Google search. I typed in “sacroiliac joint physical therapist” and then the name of the town next to me (which was much larger and busier than the town I actually lived in). Paula’s name popped up, through her company website. Sounds … Continue reading How to find a good physical therapist, Part 4: Search tips

Christy CollinsJanuary 16, 2018July 2, 2022Leave a comment

For Patients, Personal Stories, Physical Therapy, Resources

How to find a good physical therapist, Part 3: Find someone with experience in treating the SI joint

Well, it sounds pretty obvious when I write it now. But back in 2011, when I first developed this problem, it wasn’t so clear. Find a PT who actually knows how to treat the SI joint. Because most of them don’t. I didn’t understand this at the time. I figured anyone with a PT license ought to be able to treat me. What I didn’t … Continue reading How to find a good physical therapist, Part 3: Find someone with experience in treating the SI joint

Christy CollinsJanuary 12, 2018June 5, 20224 Comments

Resources

If you’re reading this, give yourself a pat on the back.

Hi everyone! I wanted to send out a different type of post today– one that’s a little more personal. I’ve been hearing from so many of you recently, through email, Facebook, as well as comments on my blog. And you’re all asking really great questions– so great I practically end up writing entire posts when I answer you! I know some of you feel a … Continue reading If you’re reading this, give yourself a pat on the back.

Christy CollinsJanuary 3, 2018January 3, 2018Leave a comment

Resources

Why sitting can be painful with SI joint dysfunction

Hello everyone! I hear from a lot of people who say that sitting is one of their worst problems, wanting to know if this was a significant issue for me as well. My answer here is two–fold. First, I’ll answer you based on my own experience, and then address why it might be so painful for some of my readers. For me personally: Whether or … Continue reading Why sitting can be painful with SI joint dysfunction

Christy CollinsDecember 26, 2017January 29, 20224 Comments