Hi everyone! This is the complete list of everything I’ve written. I was curious to see what my posts looked like laid out in this framework. You may find it easier to navigate or find a topic that you’re looking for.
I’m thinking of creating an e-book on the SI joint, so this is sort of the framework for my table of contents. (Some posts may be listed more than once– I’m still kind of figuring out the best way to categorize things).
So far:
About Me
My Story
My Injury
What is the SI joint?
- Main functions of the SI joint
- Ligaments of the SI joint
- Where is the SI joint? Useful illustrations
- SI Joint Concepts: Useful terminology
- The SI joint acts like a shock absorber
- Finally, my own visual aides! (Some basic views of the SI joint).
Defining SI Joint Dysfunction
Understanding SI Joint Dysfunction:
- Are there 3 main types of SI joint dysfunction?
- Causes of sacroiliac joint dysfunction: acute and chronic
- What is the difference between SI Joint inflammation and dysfunction?
- What happens when an SI joint gets stuck?
- Why do some people’s SI joints get stuck, when others’ don’t?
- SI Joint Concepts: Hypomobility vs. Hypermobility
Effects on the rest of the body:
- How SI joint dysfunction can affect the rest of your body
- Malalignment Syndrome (Vicki Sims video)
- Common Symptoms of SI Joint Dysfunction (Vicki Sims)
Other potential causes to rule out:
- Lumbar Rotation vs SI Joint Dysfunction
- Tight muscles can mimic SI joint dysfunction
- Is your hip pain a labral tear?
- How does the SI joint relate to other causes of low back pain? (Coordinated Health TV: Low Back Pain Part 1)
Important Concepts
- SI Joint Concepts: Hypomobility vs. Hypermobility
- Hypermobile joints
- SI Joint Concepts: Useful Terminology
- SI Joint Concepts: Form Closure vs. Force Closure
- How SI joint dysfunction can affect the rest of your body
- The SI joint acts like a shock absorber
- Tight muscles can mimic SI joint dysfunction
- The Pubic Symphysis: the joint at the front of the pelvis
- Malalignment Syndrome (Vicki Sims)
- Common Symptoms of SI Joint Dysfunction (Vicki Sims)
- Lumbar Rotation vs SI Joint Dysfunction
- Is your hip pain a labral tear?
- What is the difference between SI joint dysfunction and inflammation?
- Positions where the SI joint is more or less stable
- What’s the difference between a ligament sprain and a muscle sprain?
Key Points of My Recovery
- Identifying the problem
- Working out regularly in a pool
- Adjusting my own movement patterns and related post The SI joint is like a puzzle
- Muscular Strength vs. Endurance
- Developing a thorough stretching routine
- When someone finally told me only one SI joint could lock up at a time
- Learning to adjust my own SI joints
- How it all finally came together and related post The end of my SI joint issues is officially in sight
Also: How I healed my SI joints without surgery
Posts from Sunlight in Winter
Links to all my SI joint -related blog posts over time, including those from Sunlight in Winter (my personal site which I began long before this one). I wrote my earliest posts when I didn’t have very many answers yet, so they are not necessarily great for teaching people about the SI joint. However, they are a testament to the hopelessness I once felt, and a reminder of how important it is to raise awareness about SI joint issues.
Current Posts from this blog
My later posts on this blog, obviously, are written from the standpoint of where I am now, as someone who has (mostly) recovered. However, I realize I’ll never be completely out of the woods– my ligaments will probably always be slightly compromised– so I’ll still be chronicling my ups and downs and any potential setbacks I have on this site.
Approaches to Treatment
Strengthening/Exercise:
- When muscle strength finally takes over for weak ligaments
- How I healed my SI joints without surgery
- Three major muscle groups to strengthen for SI joint dysfunction
- The most important place to start strengthening: the core & transverse abdominis
- If I was going to start with any one exercise, it would be these gentle core exercises:
- Key Point #4: Muscular strength vs. Endurance
- Key Point #5: Developing a thorough stretching routine
- My awesome stretching table
Aquatic Therapy:
- The importance of pool exercise to my recovery
- Pool exercises for the sacroiliac joint (preliminary/rough draft)
- One of the best things you can do for yourself in the pool: traction (letting your legs hang beneath you in the deep end)
- The benefits of swimming in cold water
- Youtube playlist: aquatic exercise
Physical Therapy:
- Madden PT: 3 Steps to Permanent Relief
- Vicki Sims & Gainesville Physical Therapy
- Evidence-Based Examination and Treatment of the Pelvis with Dr. Alexis Wright (a fascinating-looking continuing education course for PT’s who want to know more about the SI joint).
Surgery:
- Dr. Carter Beck & the Rialto implant
- Amazing Interview with Dr. Carter Beck (History of SI joint surgery)
- and more posts under Surgery category
Prolotherapy:
Muscle Energy Technique
Pelvic Health/Pelvic Floor
Women’s Health
Treatment Approaches & Differing Perspectives
- Adam Meakins/The Sports Physio: A critical view of SIJ treatments (that I don’t completely agree with)
- Dean Somerset (exercise physiologist) on SI Joint Dysfunction
- Coordinated Health: Low Back Pain Part 1: How does the SI joint relate to other causes of low back pain?
- Coordinated Health: Low Back Pain Part 4: A physiatrist explains SI joint dysfunction
Resources: (for a complete list see List of All Sources Cited)
All resources are divided into the following categories (click each for more detail):
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