April 17th, 2024

Understanding Hypermobility Foot Mechanics and Pain Management

I 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).

April 12th, 2024

What is coat hanger pain?

Coat 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.

April 4th, 2024

What is Self-Compassion and why is it so important?

Self-compassion has been studied in various contexts in a wide range of populations and is linked with positive mental health consistently.

March 28th, 2024

Headaches in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

Discover the link between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and headaches. Learn about causes, such as upper cervical instability, and find effective treatment strategies.

March 22nd, 2024

The Link Between Hypermobility, Autism and Anxiety


Discover the complex connection between hypermobility, autism, and anxiety. Delve into how autism presents differently in women.

March 13th, 2024

What is Post Exertional Malaise (PEM)?

Post Exertional Malaise seems to be a hot topic right now. PEM is a cardinal symptom of ME/CFS. While fatigue is very common in my hypermobile patients, the fatigue experienced with ME/CFS can be different. I know, I have ME/CFS myself as do many of The Zebra Club members. I asked Emily Rich to explain more about PEM and how it may change the approach to exercise.

March 7th, 2024

POTS and Exercise with Emily Rich, OT

Occupational therapist and researcher Emily Rich shares her expertise and advice when it comes to exercising with POTS.

February 7th, 2024

Fascia and hEDS

Fascia is connected to the way we live and move in the world. It tenses up when we feel threatened, loosens when we’re happy and at ease, and it’s responsible for sensations like prickling at the back of your neck. It also has an elastic quality, contracting and expanding, and stores and releases the kinetic energy from our body’s movement. 

December 7th, 2023

Hypermobility Holiday Gift Guide

We have compiled this massive Hypermobility gift guide! Hopefully, you can find something for yourself or the hypermobile people in your life. These suggestions have been recommended by The Zebra Club Community members and team.

October 16th, 2023

Nociplastic Pain and the Sensitive Nervous System

Dr. Leslie Russek, scientific advisor to The Zebra Club, joins us to discuss nociplastic pain and how we can regulate a sensitized nervous system.

October 16th, 2023

Managing Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain with Dr. Leslie Russek

Nociceptive and neuropathic pain are caused by mechanical factors, inflammation, or disease affecting the tissues

October 15th, 2023

The 3 Types of Hypermobility Pain by Dr. Leslie Russek

Pain is a signal from your brain that it perceives danger. There are 3 types of pain: nociceptive, neuropathic, and neoplastic.