Tag: Physical Therapy

Athletic Training, Core Strength, For Patients, Resources, Strengthening

The muscles of the core (and why we focus on the transverse abdominis!).

Hi everyone! Generally, when people think of the core, they think of doing sit-ups, and crunches, and building up a 6-pack.  All of that has to do with the first muscle I’m going to mention here: the rectus abdominis.  However, there is so much more to the core than that. 1) The rectus abdominis: The “6-pack” muscle; flexes the trunk. The rectus abdominis is the most … Continue reading The muscles of the core (and why we focus on the transverse abdominis!).

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Joint Anatomy, Reader Emails, Resources

Advice to a reader: running, rock climbing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Hi everyone! As many of you know, I love getting emails from readers because they compel me to think about SI joint concepts in different ways, and come up with better ways of phrasing things than I might otherwise. I recently heard from a man who had been very active in things like running, rock climbing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  He had to put all … Continue reading Advice to a reader: running, rock climbing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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For Patients, Resources, Strengthening, Stretching

Use caution with back extensions and the SI joint

Hello, hello everyone! I wanted to check in with you about an issue I’ve heard a lot of people mentioning recently.  This time, it’s about an exercise that you may want to be careful with, if you have SI joint issues. What I’m talking about, specifically, is back extension.  This is the term that refers to when you’re bending your spine backwards. Back extension can … Continue reading Use caution with back extensions and the SI joint

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My Writing, Resources, Strengthening

3 Things to Know about Pool Exercise

Hi everyone! You probably won’t be surprised to hear that the question I’m asked the most is “what are your exercises?” However, I know many of you out there are coming from different starting points, with different levels of what you are physically able to do without pain. So, before I go into a list of specific exercises, I first wanted to first address three … Continue reading 3 Things to Know about Pool Exercise

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For Patients, ligaments, My Story, My Writing, Resources

SI Joint Injections, Part 3: Will an SI joint injection help you?

Hi everyone! In my recent posts, I’ve been talking about lidocaine and cortisone injections for the SI joints– the various risks and benefits your doctor should tell you up front. However, I wanted to address a larger question I had when I first looked into them, and why I, personally, decided not to proceed. And again– this blog is based mainly on my own experience … Continue reading SI Joint Injections, Part 3: Will an SI joint injection help you?

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For Patients, ligaments, Resources

SI Joint Injections, Part 1: Lidocaine

Hi everyone! Here’s a subject that’s been coming up a lot recently, which I always take as a sign it’s time to get an official post up! What I wanted to talk to you about today is the topic of lidocaine and cortisone injections for the SI joints. These are the injections that a specialist, such as an orthopedist or a physiatrist, will typically offer … Continue reading SI Joint Injections, Part 1: Lidocaine

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Resources

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 when I answer you! I know some of you feel a … Continue reading If you’re reading this, give yourself a pat on the back.

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Aquatic Exercise, Strengthening

Reader question: Is it okay to work out in a pool if your SI joints are out of alignment?

Hi everyone! Hope you’re all enjoying the holidays. I’ve been getting some really great questions from readers recently that I think are worth sharing with you all. *** I recently heard from G., who was wondering it was okay to perform aquatic exercise when her SI joints and sacrum were out of alignment.   (She goes to an osteopath, who is able to put her joints … Continue reading Reader question: Is it okay to work out in a pool if your SI joints are out of alignment?

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Resources

Why sitting can be painful with SI joint dysfunction

Hello everyone! I hear from a lot of people who say that sitting is one of their worst problems, wanting to know if this was a significant issue for me as well. My answer here is two–fold.  First, I’ll answer you based on my own experience, and then address why it might be so painful for some of my readers. For me personally: Whether or … Continue reading Why sitting can be painful with SI joint dysfunction

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Anatomy, Joint Anatomy, Resources

My first Youtube video: Where is the sacroiliac joint?

Hi everyone!  Happy Monday. You may know that I’ve been meaning to make Youtube videos for a while now.  When it comes to certain concepts regarding the SI joint, I’ve come to feel that long, wordy posts aren’t always the best way to convey information. However, it’s taken me a while to actually collect my thoughts (never mind get up the courage!) to actually make … Continue reading My first Youtube video: Where is the sacroiliac joint?

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