Hi everyone! I just happened to stumble across this fascinating article from Marc Heller, DC, about how he doesn’t think the chiropractic profession adequately manages SI joint dysfunction. (It’s from the 2015 issue of the magazine Dynamic Chiropractic). I wanted to share it with you all because it echoes some of the same points I’veContinueContinue reading “A chiropractor explains why he doesn’t believe adjustments can heal SI joint dysfunction”
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Becoming self-reliant
One of the questions people ask me most often is “How are you doing now?”. I’ve just answered some of the specific questions about what I can and can’t do, and my activity level now, in this post. But what I wanted to talk to you about today is a very important component of myContinueContinue reading “Becoming self-reliant”
How to find a good physical therapist, Part 1: Persistence
One of the questions people ask me most frequently is “How do I find a physical therapist who can treat the SI joint?” Unfortunately, the answer to this question is almost as complicated as my answers to any of the more scientific questions people ask me. I thought I’d break everything I’ve learned about thisContinueContinue reading “How to find a good physical therapist, Part 1: Persistence”
If you’re reading this, give yourself a pat on the back.
Hi everyone! I wanted to send out a different type of post today– one that’s a little more personal. I’ve been hearing from so many of you recently, through email, Facebook, as well as comments on my blog. And you’re all asking really great questions– so great I practically end up writing entire posts whenContinueContinue reading “If you’re reading this, give yourself a pat on the back.”
My experience seeing an orthopedist, and why I didn’t pursue lidocaine or cortisone injections
Hi everyone! For some reason this subject has come up a lot in my emails to readers recently, so I thought it was high time I give it its own post. *** At one point into my journey– I’d say it was probably about two years into the whole five year saga– I made anContinueContinue reading “My experience seeing an orthopedist, and why I didn’t pursue lidocaine or cortisone injections”
Why are there so many doctors who treat “the hip,” but not the SI joint?
Okay, so here’s a post I definitely could have used back in the day, so I’m putting it out there in case it helps! *** When I first began to experience SI joint dysfunction, I thought of it as “hip pain.” After all, in our day to day lives, we usually refer to the regionContinueContinue reading “Why are there so many doctors who treat “the hip,” but not the SI joint?”
Physiatrists: A great type of specialist to see for SI joint dysfunction
The word physiatrist is always a little awkward. When I say the word in real life, people usually have no idea what I’m talking about, or think I’m talking about a psychiatrist at first. But a physiatrist is different. They are doctors (usually an MD, but also can be a DO– doctor of osteopathy. For our purposesContinueContinue reading “Physiatrists: A great type of specialist to see for SI joint dysfunction”
Major structures of the pelvis– views from the front
Hi everyone, I often hear from people who are struggling to tell whether their pain is coming from the SI joint, or another potential cause of low back/hip pain. I know from personal experience that it can be really overwhelming to try to wrap your mind around exactly all of the things that could beContinueContinue reading “Major structures of the pelvis– views from the front”
My awesome stretching table
Hey everyone, One of the biggest challenges I faced during my healing journey was being able to perform basic movements without pain. A lot of the exercises and stretches I knew I should be doing required me to get down onto the floor, but even the simple act of getting down onto the floor wouldContinueContinue reading “My awesome stretching table”
How I healed my SI joints without surgery
Hey everyone, I realized yesterday that everything I’ve written about my own road to healing really comes down to two factors: Letting sprained ligaments heal Building muscle strength These two factors make up two equally important sides of the same coin. You need both for healing. The key is to balance one against the other.ContinueContinue reading “How I healed my SI joints without surgery”
My Sacroiliac Joint Saga 