Hey everyone, 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, … Continue reading My official hypermobility diagnosis
Why I decided to see a geneticist about hypermobility
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 a … Continue reading Why I decided to see a geneticist about hypermobility
Combining multiple treatment methods for an upslip (Erik Dalton article)
Hey everyone, So in my last few posts I've been focusing on upslips. They are one form of misalignment for the SI joints that can have a huge impact on your overall movement patterns, and can also be the hardest for a patient to self-correct. I've been pulling together ideas because I really want to … Continue reading Combining multiple treatment methods for an upslip (Erik Dalton article)
How to correct an upslip
Hey everyone, So in some of my recent posts I've been talking about what an upslip is. An upslip essentially the most "serious" of the different patterns of misalignment you can have, as it has the ability to pull other areas out of alignment when it occurs. Although the long term fix for an upslip … Continue reading How to correct an upslip
A bittersweet pause
Hey everyone, I originally put this post up on my social media, where I could just delete it right away if I changed my mind. But I was so moved by all of your comments, I decided to put it up here, too. I hope it resonates with you. I'm having a strange moment where, … Continue reading A bittersweet pause
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 it … Continue reading Levels of pathology: how some forms of misalignment are more serious than others
What is an upslip?
Hey everyone, Here's a post I've been meaning to write for a while, cause it seems to keep coming up lately! As you may know, when the SI joint is out of alignment, it means that the ilium (the top part of the hip bone) isn't in the right place, relative to the sacrum (or … Continue reading What is an upslip?
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 increase … Continue 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 move … Continue reading Imaging and the SI joint
What hypermobile people can teach you
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, it … Continue reading What hypermobile people can teach you
