Hi everyone! As you may know, recently I've been trying to find people with the knowledge base to help me better understand what happened to me back in May, when I ended up in the emergency room after a chiropractic adjustment. It's not so much that I've been looking for treatment, in the traditional sense. … Continue reading My appointment with a PT certified in Orthopedic Manual Therapy 🙂
My search for providers who understand both chiropractic and mainstream medicine
Hi everyone! I have so much to share with you all... the epiphanies are really piling up for me, this month. As you may know, I recently sought out a new physical therapist for help better understanding what happened to me back in May, when I ended up in the emergency room after a chiropractic adjustment. It's … Continue reading My search for providers who understand both chiropractic and mainstream medicine
Lumbar Spine Epiphany, Part 2
Hi everyone! So, here is Part 2 to the post I published yesterday. It's about how, all this time, I thought only a chiropractor would be able to help me with rotation of the lumbar vertebrae... but it turns out, I was wrong. Well, as it turns out... there are other medical professionals who can treat it. … Continue reading Lumbar Spine Epiphany, Part 2
Lumbar Spine Epiphany, Part 1
Hi everyone! This has been like, a month of epiphanies for me. As you may have seen on Sunlight in Winter, I've realized recently that I probably do have fibromyalgia, after all these years of going without a diagnosis. And now, on the subject of the lumbar spine, I've had another epiphany, thanks to a reader … Continue reading Lumbar Spine Epiphany, Part 1
If you’ve switched cars due to SI joint dysfunction, you’re not alone.
Hi everyone-- One of the things I enjoy about running this blog is that, the more I hear from readers, the more I realize I was never alone, in the issues I've had. Something I haven't even written about much on this blog is how much trouble I had, over the years, driving (or even … Continue reading If you’ve switched cars due to SI joint dysfunction, you’re not alone.
Integrative Spinal Research (a collaboration between chiropractors and mainstream medicine!).
Hi everyone! So... this is really cool. You know how I've been saying for a while that I think the chiropractic profession has something to offer, but I wish they were more closely aligned with mainstream medicine? Well... here is a great example of exactly that. (This is another post that's for me and for you, as … Continue reading Integrative Spinal Research (a collaboration between chiropractors and mainstream medicine!).
Megan’s Story: “Not Interstitial Cystitis, PNE, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, or Vulvodynia, but an Orthopedic Hip Injury?”
Hi everyone! I've just discovered the most moving and informative story of one woman's four-year quest to resolve debilitating pelvic pain. It's from Megan McGorry, and her blog is Mermaid's Reel. There are SO many reasons why I wanted to share this with you. Really, her post speaks for herself. But for the purposes of … Continue reading Megan’s Story: “Not Interstitial Cystitis, PNE, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, or Vulvodynia, but an Orthopedic Hip Injury?”
The Feldenkrais method and SI joint pain
A reader asked me recently whether I'd ever tried the Feldenkrais method for my SI joints. I actually have tried it-- sort of-- and I thought I'd share my thoughts with you. It's actually pretty good timing, since now I'm in the middle of doing my own research on alternatives to chiropractic adjustments! So... this … Continue reading The Feldenkrais method and SI joint pain
A physical therapist explains how to minimize SI joint pain while sitting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWS1DFOZvWg Hi everyone! I just discovered Dr. Chris Sovey's Youtube channel. He is a physical therapist who owns his own practice, Healthy Consumer Physical Therapy. This is a really interesting video on what happens to the SI joints when you sit. As he points out, the advice in his video is for educational purposes only. … Continue reading A physical therapist explains how to minimize SI joint pain while sitting
Frequently asked question: can SI joint dysfunction be caused by lumbar fusion surgery?
Hi everyone! I've noticed that the subject of lumbar fusions has come up pretty often in my emails from readers recently. It seems like a lot of people are wondering if their SI joint dysfunction could be related to the fact that they've had lumbar fusion surgery. My answer has always been yes... it's certainly … Continue reading Frequently asked question: can SI joint dysfunction be caused by lumbar fusion surgery?
