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Understanding shoulder hypermobility
Chronic Pain, EDS, Hypermobility

May 1st, 2024

Understanding shoulder hypermobility

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesAlmost every client I’ve worked with has problems with their shoulders. 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).

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Understanding flare-ups in EDS
Chronic Pain, EDS, Hypermobility

April 24th, 2024

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. Sometimes we definitely know rain is coming and we can pack an umbrella but sometimes rain, like a flare-up, can appear when the sky seemed so blue. We just weren’t expecting it.

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Understanding Hypermobility Foot Mechanics and Pain Management
Chronic Pain, EDS, Hypermobility

April 17th, 2024

Understanding Hypermobility Foot Mechanics and Pain Management

Estimated reading time: 8 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. The foot will impact the knee, hip, lower back, and upwards from there. Even asymptomatic hypermobile feet and ankles can contribute to pain all the way up the body (1).

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

April 12th, 2024

What is coat hanger pain?

Estimated reading time: 5 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

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

Headaches in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesDiscover the link between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and headaches. Learn about causes, such as upper cervical instability, and find effective treatment strategies.

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

October 16th, 2023

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

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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Relationships and Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

October 11th, 2022

Relationships and Chronic Pain

Estimated reading time: 4 minutesI recently did a post about pain management. Someone raised the question on the post of ‘how can I communicate my pain to my partner effectively?’

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The Lonely Chronic Illness Life
Chronic Pain, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

May 19th, 2022

The Lonely Chronic Illness Life

Estimated reading time: 2 minutesLiving with a chronic illness can sometimes be lonely. It can be difficult for friends and family to really understand how we are feeling and why we don’t ‘get better’. It drives me crazy when people say ‘you just need a good night sleep’ – like it’s a miracle cure.

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What people don’t see when you live with a chronic illness
Chronic Pain, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

April 18th, 2022

What people don’t see when you live with a chronic illness

Estimated reading time: 2 minutesWhat’s it like when you go out out – if you do go out out? Is there a lot of preparation and organisation involved?

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Raising EDS Awareness with Bob and Brad
Chronic Pain, Hypermobility

March 21st, 2022

Raising EDS Awareness with Bob and Brad

Estimated reading time: < 1 minuteI am delighted to have teamed up with the most famous physical therapists on the internet (in their opinion of course) – Bob and Brad. If you know them, the theme tune to their famous YouTube channel is probably running through your head right now.

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The Zebra Club APP

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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