Tag: pelvic 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?

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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

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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

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Strengthening

Designing an exercise routine: The Cost-Benefit Analysis

Hey guys, One of the topics people most frequently ask about is the strengthening routine I used to stabilize my SI joints. A really common pitfall for many people is that they work with a physical therapist, or other professional, who gives them a list of exercises that are painful for them – and then they don’t get better. For me, and for my coaching … Continue reading Designing an exercise routine: The Cost-Benefit Analysis

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Core Strength, Resources

The most powerful core exercises can be subtle

Hey everyone, Here’s a topic that comes up sooo often in my coaching sessions— I wanted to be sure to address it on the blog! Today I wanted to talk to you about core strengthening. What a lot of people don’t know is that there’s a huge mind-body component to core strengthening (at least, when done properly). We’ve come a long way since the days … Continue reading The most powerful core exercises can be subtle

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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

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Resources

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 comes to the joints of the pelvis being out of … Continue reading Levels of pathology: how some forms of misalignment are more serious than others

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Resources

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 by a few millimeters. It’s not something that a radiologist … Continue reading Imaging and the SI joint

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Alignment

Correcting your alignment: the missing piece of the puzzle

Hey everyone! I’ve been noticing a theme coming up often in my coaching calls lately: A lot of you are out there doing all the right things– going to physical therapy, wearing an SI belt, working on core strengthening– and still not seeing improvement. However, one thing that seems to be the case for many people is that their PT has not actually told them … Continue reading Correcting your alignment: the missing piece of the puzzle

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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

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