Tag: si joint

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, Strengthening

✨ Why the transverse abdominis is your secret weapon ✨

Hey everyone, Did you know that the transverse abdominis, or TA, is the deepest muscle of your core? A lot of people don’t know about this, because it’s hidden underneath the “6-pack” muscle. You can’t see it. But research has shown that, when this muscle is contracted, it plays a powerful, POWERFUL role in stabilizing the lower back and pelvis. What is the transverse abdominis … Continue reading ✨ Why the transverse abdominis is your secret weapon ✨

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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

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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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Resources

My new world (how to read my blog!)

Hey everyone, As some of you know, I started this blog back in 2016 when I felt totally helpless. I was totally dependent on chiropractic adjustments, which I thought were the only thing that could help me, and I was beginning to think surgery was the only long-term answer. But somehow, something magic happened when I finally put this problem on the front burner. I’d … Continue reading My new world (how to read my blog!)

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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

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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

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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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