April 21st, 2026

Hypermobile Hips: Symptoms, Signs, and How to Manage Them

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesHip hypermobility is a condition in which the hip joint moves beyond its normal range of motion which can lead to pain, instability, and compensatory movement patterns that affect the whole body. What many people call being double jointed in the hips is part of this same picture.

April 14th, 2026

Is Massage Safe for EDS? A Massage Therapist with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Shares What You Need to Know

Estimated reading time: 10 minutesOne of the questions I hear most often from clients and members of The Zebra Club is whether massage is safe for symptomatic hypermobility, hEDS, and HSD

April 8th, 2026

Lipedema and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Is There a Connection?

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesLipedema is a widely underdiagnosed connective tissue condition primarily affecting people assigned female at birth (AFAB), and for many people in the hypermobility community, it may be a relevant piece of their health picture.

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).

March 10th, 2026

Hypermobility vs Flexibility: What’s the Difference (And Why It Matters)

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesDid you find that you were always the flexible one growing up? Were you able to impress your friends with party tricks or do the most amazing yoga poses with ease?

March 3rd, 2026

The Hidden Link Between Inflammation and Hypermobility in Long COVID, ME/CFS, POTS, and MCAS

Estimated reading time: 10 minutesI am delighted to introduce and share this guest blog from the Brain Inflammation Collaborative.  

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 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 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.