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April 12th, 2024 | Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
What is coat hanger pain?
Estimated reading time: 4 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. This pattern mimics the shape of a coat hanger with the hook in the neck and the body spreading out across the upper trapezius muscles and shoulders.
Read moreApril 4th, 2024 | Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
What is Self-Compassion and why is it so important?
Estimated reading time: 6 minutesSelf-compassion has been studied in various contexts in a wide range of populations and is linked with positive mental health consistently.
Read moreMarch 28th, 2024 | Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Headaches in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
Estimated reading time: 6 minutesHeadaches are a frequent complaint among my hypermobile clients and The Zebra Club community.
Read moreMarch 22nd, 2024 | Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
The Link Between Hypermobility, Autism and Anxiety
Estimated reading time: 4 minutesDiscover the complex connection between hypermobility, autism, and anxiety. Delve into how autism presents differently in women.
Read moreMarch 13th, 2024 | Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
What is Post Exertional Malaise (PEM)?
Estimated reading time: 3 minutesPost Exertional Malaise seems to be a hot topic right now. PEM is a cardinal symptom of ME/CFS.
Read moreMarch 7th, 2024 | Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
POTS and Exercise with Emily Rich, OT
Estimated reading time: 3 minutesOccupational therapist and researcher Emily Rich shares her expertise and advice when it comes to exercising with POTS.
Read moreOctober 16th, 2023 | Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Managing Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain with Dr. Leslie Russek
Estimated reading time: 2 minutesNociceptive and neuropathic pain are caused by mechanical factors, inflammation, or disease affecting the tissues
Read moreOctober 15th, 2023 | Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
The 3 Types of Hypermobility Pain by Dr. Leslie Russek
Estimated reading time: 2 minutesPain is a signal from your brain that it perceives danger. There are 3 types of pain: nociceptive, neuropathic, and neoplastic.
Read moreJune 14th, 2023 | Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
How trauma led me to hypermobility movement therapy
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes“English is my second language. Movement is my first.” Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. I heard this a while ago and it really resonated with me. I’m not sure where I’d be if I hadn’t found movement therapy. For me, movement is so much more than exercise. It’s so much deeper than simple mechanics.
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Hypermobility safe, affordable and effective movement, education and community in the comfort of your own home.
The Zebra Club app is a programme based on the Integral Movement Method. In this programme I will carefully guide you through safe exercises to manage your pain.
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