February 1st, 2026

Managing Shoulder Subluxation & 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 20th, 2026

Grief and Identity Loss with Hypermobility and EDS: Moving Forward with Compassion

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesGrief isn’t something we talk about enough in the chronic illness world, but it can be very real for many people.

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.

December 23rd, 2025

Gentle January: Why it’s OK to go slow

Estimated reading time: 4 minutesEvery year we are bombarded with people trying to sell us perfection. We’re encouraged to lose weight, get a six-pack, or feel our best ever in 2025. There is a pressure to set what could be unrealistic resolutions or goals, that ultimately leave us feeling like we’ve let ourselves down.

December 10th, 2025

Can Meditation Help with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? A Complete Guide for Beginners

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesThe short answer is yes, meditation can absolutely support people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder.

November 4th, 2025

Why We Built the New Zebra Club App: Our Vision for the Future of EDS & Hypermobility Support

Estimated reading time: 4 minutesWe have some changes coming to The Zebra Club.

October 29th, 2025

Trauma-Informed Movement for EDS and Hypermobility: Regulating the Nervous System with the Integral Movement Method

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesWhen we talk about trauma, we often imagine emotional pain or difficult memories.

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.

September 17th, 2025

What is chronic pain?

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesThe International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage”. Pain is considered chronic if it lasts for longer than 3 months (1).

August 18th, 2025

Pilates for Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Safer, Stabilizing Approach

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesYou’ve probably been told to ‘try Pilates’ at some point – maybe by a well-meaning doctor or physio.

August 10th, 2025

The Connection Between Hypermobility, Joint Pain, and Instability

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesJoint pain and instability, including subluxations and dislocations for many people, is probably one of the most challenging aspects of managing symptomatic hypermobility and EDS.