April 1st, 2026

Hyperextended Elbow: Causes, Symptoms & Management for Hypermobile Joints

Estimated reading time: 12 minutesA hyperextended elbow is an elbow that bends past the normal range of motion, so it extends beyond the straight position.

March 24th, 2026

Hypermobile Knees: Causes, Pain, and How to Find Relief

Estimated reading time: 10 minutesKnees are hypermobile when the knee joint moves beyond its normal range. For some, this can lead to instability, pain, and increased risk of injury.

March 18th, 2026

The Link Between Hypermobility, EDS, and Autism: What the Research Now Tells Us

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesA 2025 review of over 20 scientific studies found nearly 4 in 10 autistic people meet the diagnostic criteria for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobility Spectrum disorder (1).

February 17th, 2026

Menopause and Hypermobility: How Hormonal Changes Affect EDS and HSD

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesFor people with hypermobility conditions like hEDS and HSD, menopause is rarely straightforward.

February 9th, 2026

How to Practice Self-Compassion: 10 Exercises for Chronic Pain

Estimated reading time: 12 minutesSelf-compassion, the practice of treating yourself with kindness during difficult moments, has been shown in research to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety, with particularly strong benefits for people managing chronic health conditions (1).

February 1st, 2026

Managing Shoulder Subluxations & Hypermobility in EDS/HSD

Estimated reading time: 10 minutesAlmost every client I’ve worked with experiences shoulder subluxations or hypermobility issues. 4 in 5 people with symptomatic hypermobility have shoulder problems (1). Even in the general (not necessarily hypermobile) population, it is the most commonly dislocated joint in the body (2).

January 27th, 2026

How Does Hypermobility Affect Your Feet? Complete Guide to EDS Foot Pain

Estimated reading time: 11 minutesI always start at the feet.

The foot needs to be stable and mobile at the same time for good foot mechanics. It is super important to understand the relationship between the foot and the rest of the body.

January 14th, 2026

What is coat hanger pain?

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesCoat hanger pain is a pain in the neck and upper back, specifically the suboccipital and paracervical regions. It has been described as a “charley horse” kind of sensation in the back of the neck and shoulders.

September 29th, 2025

Understanding flare-ups in EDS

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesCan we ever really be prepared for a flare-up? And when they arrive, how do we manage them? They can be as unpredictable as the rain. You dress for the sun and a sudden downpour arrives.

July 8th, 2025

If you have hypermobility, pillow struggle is a real thing

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesPillow struggle is a thing. Is there the perfect pillow to hypermobile necks that will help prevent neck and shoulder pain? This is the number one non-movement related question I get emails and questions about.

March 31st, 2025

Core Strength In Hypermobility

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesIf you have hypermobility, chances are someone has told you that you need to strengthen your ‘core’. This generally involves exercises like sit ups, superman, planks, and wall squats.

November 27th, 2024

Hypermobility Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesWe have compiled this massive Hypermobility gift guide! Hopefully, you can find something for yourself or the hypermobile people in your life.