Tag: back pain

Coaching, My Writing, Resources, Stretching

What if you already have everything you need to become stable?

Hey everyone, I’m writing this post today to challenge the thinking you may have heard from various healthcare practitioners on the SI joint – specifically, the idea that adjustments alone are the answer. When I was going through the worst of my SI joint saga, the only person who could help me at all was my chiropractor.  His adjustments could give me temporary relief, but … Continue reading What if you already have everything you need to become stable?

Unknown's avatarChristy Collins2 Comments
Alignment, Resources

The 4 types of responses you’ll get from medical professionals

Hey everyone, I believe knowledge is power.  So many of us have seen countless medical professionals, and still struggled to get answers. I’ve been through myself, and have gotten just about the full range of responses from the different medical pros I saw.  Whether that’s primary care doctors, pain management specialists, neurosurgeons, PTs… I left no stone unturned.  And the incredibly difficult reality here is … Continue reading The 4 types of responses you’ll get from medical professionals

Unknown's avatarChristy CollinsLeave a comment
Resources, Strengthening

Taking it to the next level: Neuromuscular Control

Hey everyone, My understanding of the SI joint, and the evolution of my recovery, has come in stages. Today, I want to tell you about a concept that was an absolute game-changer for me. When it comes to healing from SI joint dysfunction — or any injury, really — it isn’t just about making your muscles stronger. That’s a huge part of it, of course, … Continue reading Taking it to the next level: Neuromuscular Control

Unknown's avatarChristy Collins2 Comments
My Story

What my SI joint saga has taught me

Hey everyone, I’ve been having a huge epiphany recently … And I realized, my SI joint saga has taught me so much.  For so long, I felt something no one else could feel, and no one else seemed to believe… These are all thing people said to me over the course of my saga.  And now, they’re all things my coaching clients have heard.  People … Continue reading What my SI joint saga has taught me

Unknown's avatarChristy Collins2 Comments
Resources

Why the core is your home base

Hey everyone, You may notice that I mention core strengthening in a lot of my posts. And I’m willing to bet that anyone out there who’s struggled with back pain has heard the term “core” a million times. But what are we really talking about here? There are a lot of different schools of thought out there on the core. In my experience, some of … Continue reading Why the core is your home base

Unknown's avatarChristy CollinsLeave a comment
Resources

Carole’s Story

When Carole found my site, she’d been struggling with mysterious lower back pain for years, and hadn’t yet found the right medical professionals to take her seriously. The only option she’d really been presented with was SI joint fusion surgery, without really being able to try anything else first. I was so excited to do a coaching session with her, where I could help her … Continue reading Carole’s Story

Unknown's avatarChristy CollinsLeave a comment
exercise, Joint Anatomy, Resources, SI Joint Concepts, Strengthening

Awareness is growing + NASM + the Posterior Oblique Sling

Hey everyone! Some positive updates for you today. I’ve recently started studying for the Certified Personal Trainer exam through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. It’s something I’ve thought of doing off and on throughout the years. I decided to finally do it, so that I can help my coaching clients with more targeted exercise advice. It’s also a great recap of everything I had … Continue reading Awareness is growing + NASM + the Posterior Oblique Sling

Unknown's avatarChristy Collins6 Comments
My Story

How I kept going with SI joint dysfunction

Hey everyone, So… I’m about to get real personal here. A question people often ask me is “how did you keep going?” when I was going through my own SI joint saga. I know exactly why you you guys are asking. I’ve totally been there myself, where it can seem really hard to believe you’ll ever figure things out. So I have two main answers … Continue reading How I kept going with SI joint dysfunction

Unknown's avatarChristy Collins4 Comments
exercise, Resources

How walking on softer surfaces can reduce joint pain

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to talk to you about a little trick that I learned from my high-school running days. That trick is, in order to heal an injury (and also to prevent future injuries), try to do your exercise on a softer surface. I know that a lot of you might in pain these days and really struggling with the idea of walking … Continue reading How walking on softer surfaces can reduce joint pain

Unknown's avatarChristy Collins6 Comments