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Managing your pain starts with learning what works for you, your body and your lifestyle. That’s why my blog is about more than techniques for managing pain. Here you’ll also find strategies for coping with the emotional and social aspects too.

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What is coat hanger pain?
Chronic Pain, EDS, Hypermobility

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.

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What is Self-Compassion and why is it so important?
Chronic Pain, Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

April 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.

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Headaches in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
Associated Conditions, Chronic Pain, EDS, Hypermobility

March 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.

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The Link Between Hypermobility, Autism and Anxiety

Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility

March 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.

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What is Post Exertional Malaise (PEM)?
Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility

March 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.

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POTS and Exercise with Emily Rich, OT
Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility, Movement & Exercise

March 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.

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Managing Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain with Dr. Leslie Russek
Chronic Pain, Hypermobility

October 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

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The 3 Types of Hypermobility Pain by Dr. Leslie Russek
Chronic Pain, EDS, Hypermobility

October 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.

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How trauma led me to hypermobility movement therapy
Hypermobility

June 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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