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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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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: 7 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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May 19th, 2024
The EDS Diet by Lorna Ryan
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes We all consume food and exist in a world where opinion and advice on diet is freely shared. The public is pleased to share tips. Family wishes to impart wisdom. Professional patients keen to share their n=1. Healthcare professionals sometimes slide out of scope to offer recommendations. And no more so than in the niche arena of Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.
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May 10th, 2024
Sleeping with hypermobility: A comprehensive guide
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Whilst much of the discussion around hypermobility and EDS focuses on movement, a common source of anxiety, frustration and stress for those living with such conditions comes from the other half of our lives – sleep.
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April 4th, 2024
What is Self-Compassion and why is it so important?
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Self-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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March 7th, 2024
POTS and Exercise with Emily Rich, OT
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Occupational therapist and researcher Emily Rich shares her expertise and advice when it comes to exercising with POTS.
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December 7th, 2023
Hypermobility Holiday Gift Guide
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 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.
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October 11th, 2022
Relationships and Chronic Pain
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I 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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