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My Sacroiliac Joint Saga

How I healed from SI Joint Dysfunction

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Interview with The Capable Body Podcast— I share my experiences with chronic pain, and discovering pain neurophysiology education, with host (and physical therapy student!) Matt Villegas.

Interview with Spine Universe: Detailing the long story of how I healed from sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

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Hi, I'm Christy! I'm an aspiring physical therapist sharing what I've learned about health, fitness, and overcoming chronic pain.

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I’m writing this blog to share what I’ve learned as a patient with SI joint dysfunction. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your healthcare routine.

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Self-reliance is something we need to build in our lives, in response to challenges. Eventually, something’s going to come along that knocks us flat on our feet. At first, we’ll feel helpless. No one can be totally self-reliant all the time. If you’re dealing with a condition like SI joint dysfunction, of course you’re going to need the help of others to be able to make sense of it. It’s totally complicated and nuts. It doesn’t mean you’re weak, or that you aren’t trying. But the more you can come to understand your situation and feel as though you have a sense of control, the more peace of mind you’ll have. Read about how I developed self-reliance through SI joint dysfunction— link 👆🏼in my bio above! #kinesiology #sijointdysfunction #sijoint #sacroiliacjoint #sacroiliacjointdysfunction #pain #chronicillness #chronicpain #pt #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapy #healing #pelvicpain
**How I healed from SI joint dysfunction** Ultimately it came down to a process of trial and error. I had to strike the right balance of finding the things that worked for me, while also learning to be aware of when something WASN’T working, and move on. The most important part of this was knowing never to give up. I had to seek out the advice of professionals, but also weigh their advice against what I knew to be true for my own body. No one person was able to provide all of the answers— there were people who were incredibly helpful along the way, but in the end, I’m the one who had to put all the pieces together for myself. For more on my steps to healing, you can check out my blog— link 👆🏼in bio above! #sijoint #sijd #sijointdysfunction #sacroiliacjoint #sacroiliacjointdysfunction #pelvicpain #physio #physiotherapy #pt #physicaltherapy #strength #strong #healing #overcome #chronicpain #invisibleillness #spoonies #fibro #fitness #backpain #exercise #pain
**Prolotherapy** When I first consulted a doctor who performed prolotherapy, she told me I was not a good candidate for it, due to the extremely hypermobile nature of my SI joints. She was afraid that, if my joints moved out of alignment during the post-injection healing period, there was a chance my ligaments could tighten with the joint in the *wrong* position, making things permanently worse. However, I later heard from a reader who read my blog post and asked her prolotherapy doctor the same question. This doctor had a totally different perspective, and felt that as the ligaments tightened up, they would automatically pull the joint into a better position. This reader, Julie, decided to go ahead with injections. I recently checked in with her and found she's doing a lot better. Read her story on my blog: link 👆🏼in bio above! #sijointdysfunction #sijoint #sacroiliacjoint #sacroiliacjointdysfunction #sijd #kinesiology #physio #physiotherapy #pt #physicaltherapy #fysioterapi #kinesiology #healing #medicine #chronicpain #backpain #pain #invisibleillness #spoonie #womenshealth #pelvicfloor #pelvicpain

Please Note

I’m writing this blog to share what I’ve learned as a patient with SI joint dysfunction.  I do not currently hold any medical certifications.

I hope that what I write here will spark your interest, give you hope, and introduce you to new ideas.  My goal is to help get you pointed in the right direction, and save you some of the time it took me to find answers.  Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your healthcare routine.

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