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Hypermobility
September 11th, 2024
Nociplastic pain, hypermobility, and a sensitized nervous system
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes I’ve asked Dr. Leslie Russek, scientific advisor to The Zebra Club, to collaborate to learn about nociplastic pain and how to regulate a sensitized nervous system.
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September 3rd, 2024
7 Essential Morning Stretches for a Great Start to Your Day
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Do you wake up stiff, tight, and maybe even in pain in the morning? I hear this so often from the hypermobile community. Often during the night, the lack of movement can lead to some tight fascia. If we can get the fascia hydrated with some gentle movement or dynamic stretching we can free up that stiffness and get things gliding.
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August 26th, 2024
The Connection Between EDS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes I received my diagnosis of hypermobile EDS because of MCAS, which is probably not the usual route. Back in 2016, I started having a number of symptoms that no doctor could explain. One of the main symptoms was repeated bladder infections and bladder irritability. This went on for 18 months, along with other symptoms like headaches, flushing, rashes, and increased sensitivity to foods and smells I had previously tolerated. I was becoming sicker and sicker with repeated infections and inflammation.
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August 19th, 2024
Pelvic Floor Health in Hypermobility
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Pelvic floor dysfunction is something I am familiar with in my own experience and something experienced by many of my clients. Let’s dive deep and learn more about the role of this structure.
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August 12th, 2024
Understanding Hip Hypermobility and Its Effects on Joint Pain
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The hip joint is one of my favourite joints – although it can be a cause of many problems in hypermobility. It is such a key joint in the body – it is one of the largest and most important joints for several reasons.
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August 5th, 2024
How does hypermobility impact your Knees?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Hyperextension of the knees in hypermobility is common. I used the adopt the strangest of standing postures, from simple knee locking to crossing one leg over the other, or actually wrapping one leg around the other one.
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July 30th, 2024
5 Best Daily Exercises for Hypermobility
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes When exercising with hypermobility, it is important to focus on different aspects of movement. It can be tempting to jump straight in with strengthening work. Without correct alignment, relaxation of tight muscles, and building of tissue tolerance, this strategy can frequently lead to strain and injury.
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July 25th, 2024
Navigating Menopause with Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes When I hit the menopause or rather it hit me, my life changed dramatically.
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July 9th, 2024
If you have hypermobility, pillow struggle is a real thing
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Pillow struggle is a thing. Is there the perfect pillow to hypermobile necks that will help prevent neck and shoulder pain? This is the number one non-movement related question I get emails and questions about.
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July 1st, 2024
Managing fatigue and it’s impacts
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes First of all, If you have EDS or HSD and suffer from fatigue, you are not alone.
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June 24th, 2024
What is chronic pain?
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The 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).
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June 17th, 2024
Understanding hypermobility in the neck
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Neck pain is a common issue faced by those of us with hypermobility. Proprioception and muscle endurance of the neck are essential for functional stability (1). This is often lacking in hypermobility due to joint instability, muscle strains, poor posture, and ligament laxity.
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