Hi everyone! Today I wanted to talk to you about another concept I find really interesting, which is how the alignment of our SI joints affects the efficiency of our movements. What is movement efficiency? When you move efficiently, this means you’re performing various motions in a smooth, coordinated way, which allows you to achieveContinueContinue reading “How the SI Joint affects Movement Efficiency”
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Proof that healing is possible
Hi everyone– I was sorting though old papers recently when I came across the original instructions my physical therapist Paula wrote out for me on the Muscle Energy Technique, back in 2014. A lot of people have asked me about her original instructions, as I’ve been running this blog. I think people want to knowContinueContinue reading “Proof that healing is possible”
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”ContinueContinue reading “The muscles of the core (and why we focus on the transverse abdominis!).”
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 refersContinueContinue reading “Use caution with back extensions and the SI joint”
My advice for a reader worried about sitting for 10 hours on a plane
Hi everyone! I recently heard from a reader who was concerned about an upcoming airplane flight she had to take. Sitting was really painful for her, and she avoided it at all costs in her daily life. However, she was about to take a 10-hour flight across the Atlantic, and wanted to know what inContinueContinue reading “My advice for a reader worried about sitting for 10 hours on a plane”
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,ContinueContinue reading “SI Joint Injections, Part 1: Lidocaine”
My Interview with Spine Universe :)
Hi everyone! Here’s a slightly different type of post for you today. I wanted to make sure anyone who was interested had a chance to read my interview with SpineUniverse (it’s a website about back pain). I was really flattered when they contacted me last month to ask if I wanted to share my story ofContinueContinue reading “My Interview with Spine Universe :)”
A chiropractor explains why he doesn’t believe adjustments can heal SI joint dysfunction
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”
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 Sacroiliac Joint Saga 