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# Jeannie Di Bon

Specialist in movement therapy for hypermobility and EDS

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## Posts

- [Understanding neck hypermobility and craniocervical instability (CCI)](https://jeanniedibon.com/fix-your-hypermobile-neck-pain/) - Why hypermobile necks are prone to instability and craniocervical instability (CCI), plus safe strategies from a movement therapist.
- [Heat Intolerance in EDS, HSD, and Hypermobility: Why It Happens and What Helps](https://jeanniedibon.com/eds-hypermobility-heat-intolerance/) - Why heat intolerance affects people with EDS, HSD, and POTS, and what actually helps. Practical tips from The Zebra Club community.
- [Moving with Hypermobility: Jeannie Di Bon on the Integral Movement Method](https://jeanniedibon.com/jeannie-di-bon-imm-interview-ved-magazine/) - Jeannie Di Bon shares the origins of the Integral Movement Method, why breath and nervous system regulation matter, and what the research shows.
- [Loeys-Dietz Syndrome: What It Is, How It's Diagnosed, and What to Ask Your Care Team](https://jeanniedibon.com/loeys-dietz-syndrome/) - Loeys-Dietz syndrome affects blood vessels, joints, and skin. Learn symptoms, diagnosis, and how it differs from Marfan syndrome and EDS.
- [Headaches and Migraines in hEDS and Hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/headaches-in-ehlers-danlos-syndromes/) - Headaches and migraines are among the most common and disabling symptoms in hEDS and HSD. Jeannie Di Bon explains the causes and what can help.
- [Essential resources for parents of children with EDS](https://jeanniedibon.com/essential-resources-for-parents-of-children-with-eds/) - Explore sensory tools, strategies for school, home, and activity adaptation to support your child with EDS in daily life.
- [23 Signs You Grew Up With EDS or Symptomatic Hypermobility: You're Not Alone](https://jeanniedibon.com/23-signs-you-grew-up-with-ehlers-danlos-syndrome-or-symptomatic-hypermobility/) - Growing up with EDS or hypermobility symptoms often went unrecognised. Jeannie Di Bon and The Zebra Club share 23 childhood signs you may relate to.
- [What Is Mindful Movement and How Can It Help with hEDS and HSD?](https://jeanniedibon.com/mindful-movement-eds-and-hypermobility/) - Mindful movement is body-aware, intentional movement that can reduce pain, ease fear of movement, and calm the nervous system in hEDS and HSD.
- [Hypermobility Exercises to Avoid — and How to Move Safely with hEDS or HSD](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-exercise-mistakes/) - Ten common movement patterns in hEDS and HSD that can make symptoms worse — and what to do instead, guided by the Integral Movement Method.
- [Can Meditation Help with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and HSD? A Complete Guide for Beginners](https://jeanniedibon.com/meditation-for-eds-hypermobility/) - Learn how meditation supports EDS & hypermobility through nervous system regulation and pain relief. Beginner guide with comfortable positions.
- [Fascia and Proprioception in Hypermobility and EDS](https://jeanniedibon.com/fascia-and-proprioception-in-eds/) - New research shows fascial dysfunction is central to pain, instability, and proprioception challenges in hEDS and HSD. Expert insights from Dr. Tina Wang.
- [Hypermobile Hips: Symptoms, Signs, and How to Manage Them](https://jeanniedibon.com/hip-hypermobility/) - Hypermobile hips move beyond the normal range, causing pain, instability, and compensatory patterns. Learn to recognise the signs and manage them effectively
- [Is Massage Safe for EDS? A Massage Therapist with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Shares What You Need to Know](https://jeanniedibon.com/massage-for-ehlers-danlos-hypermobility/) - An Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist with hEDS explains massage types that are safe for hypermobility, what to avoid, and how to find the right therapist.
- [Lipedema and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Is There a Connection?](https://jeanniedibon.com/lipedema-and-ehlers-danlos-syndrome/) - Lipedema and EDS share a connective tissue connection that often goes unrecognised. Learn what the overlap means and how to support your body.
- [Hyperextended Elbow: Causes, Symptoms & Management for Hypermobile Joints](https://jeanniedibon.com/what-to-do-with-hypermobile-elbow-joints/) - A hyperextended elbow bends past normal range — common in hypermobility and EDS. Learn causes, symptoms, and evidence-based strategies to manage it.
- [Why We Built the New Zebra Club App: Our Vision for the Future of EDS & Hypermobility Support](https://jeanniedibon.com/launch-new-zebra-club-app-eds-hypermobility-support/) - Explore the reimagined Zebra Club app—evidence-based movement therapy and clinician-endorsed support for EDS and hypermobility.
- [Hypermobile Knees: Causes, Pain, and How to Find Relief](https://jeanniedibon.com/the-impact-of-hypermobile-knees/) - Knee pain is one of the most common complaints in the EDS and hypermobility community. Learn why hypermobile knees hurt and what actually helps.
- [Hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Physical Therapy](https://jeanniedibon.com/ehlers-danlos-syndrome-physical-therapy/) - Discover how the approach to physical therapy needs to be modified for those of us with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility.
- [The Link Between Hypermobility, EDS, and Autism: What the Research Now Tells Us](https://jeanniedibon.com/the-link-between-hypermobility-autism-and-anxiety/) - Is there a link between hypermobility, EDS, and autism? A 2025 review of 20 studies says yes. Here's what the research now tells us.
- [Hypermobility vs Flexibility: What's the Difference (And Why It Matters)](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-vs-flexibility/) - Are you hypermobile or just flexible? Learn the key difference between loose joints and tight muscles, and what your hypermobile body actually needs.
- [The Hidden Link Between Inflammation and Hypermobility in Long COVID, ME/CFS, POTS, and MCAS](https://jeanniedibon.com/me-cfs-eds-long-covid-inflammation-connection/) - Discover why ME/CFS, Long COVID, EDS, and POTS often occur together. Learn how chronic inflammation and mast cell activation may drive hypermobility symptoms.
- [Menopause and Hypermobility: How Hormonal Changes Affect EDS and HSD](https://jeanniedibon.com/navigating-menopause-with-hypermobility-and-ehlers-danlos-syndrome/) - How menopause affects EDS and hypermobility: perimenopause challenges, exercise adaptations, and what helps manage this transition.
- [Managing Shoulder Subluxations & Hypermobility in EDS/HSD](https://jeanniedibon.com/shoulder-hypermobility-guide/) - 4 in 5 people with hypermobile EDS have shoulder problems. Learn how to manage subluxations & instability with guidance from Jeannie Di Bon.
- [How to Practice Self-Compassion: 10 Exercises for Chronic Pain](https://jeanniedibon.com/the-science-of-self-compassion-self-compassion-exercises/) - 10 evidence-based self-compassion techniques for chronic pain, EDS, and hypermobility. Reduce stress and improve coping with chronic illness.
- [7 Essential Morning Stretches for Hypermobility & EDS](https://jeanniedibon.com/7-essential-morning-stretches-for-a-great-start-to-your-day/) - Try these 7 essential morning stretches to energise your day and improve mobility with easy, effective routines for hypermobility and EDS.
- [Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Its Connection to Scoliosis](https://jeanniedibon.com/eds-and-scoliosis/) - Explore the link between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and scoliosis, including symptoms and treatment options.
- [Core Strength In Hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/core-strength-in-hypermobility/) - Discover effective core stability techniques specifically designed for hypermobility with Jeannie's expert approach.
- [How Does Hypermobility Affect Your Feet? Complete Guide to EDS Foot Pain](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-and-plantar-fasciitis/) - Explore my foot care approaches for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, featuring self-management practices, podiatry recommendations, and common foot health issues.
- [What is coat hanger pain?](https://jeanniedibon.com/if-youre-hypermobile-chances-are-you-may-be-suffering-with-coathanger-pain/) - Uncover effective ways to diagnose, understand, and manage coat hanger pain
- [Grief and Identity Loss with Hypermobility and EDS: Moving Forward with Compassion](https://jeanniedibon.com/grief-identity-loss-hypermobility-eds/) - Why does grief keep coming back with hypermobility? Understand cyclical grief, identity loss, and gentle ways to cope.
- [Gentle January: Why it’s OK to go slow](https://jeanniedibon.com/gentle-january/) - Learn how to take a different approach to the New Year Resolutions by treating yourself gently.
- [Trauma-Informed Movement for EDS and Hypermobility: Regulating the Nervous System with the Integral Movement Method](https://jeanniedibon.com/trauma-informed-movement-eds-hypermobility-nervous-system/) - Discover how trauma-informed movement supports nervous system regulation, safety, and strength for people living with EDS, HSD, and hypermobility.
- [Salt and Electrolytes for POTS](https://jeanniedibon.com/salt-and-electrolytes-for-pots/) - Discover how Salt may help with POTS and compare different options available with nutrition expert Lorna Ryan rNTP.
- [Christy’s Story: How The Zebra Club Helped Me Rebuild Strength and Confidence with EDS and Hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/christy-story-zebra-club-movement-therapy-eds-hypermobility/) - Christy shares how The Zebra Club’s movement therapy for EDS, POTS, and hypermobility helped her ease pain, build strength, and rediscover confidence.
- [Kitchen Tips for Cooking with EDS or Hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/cooking-eds-hypermobility/) - Practical tips, adaptive tools, and safety strategies for cooking with EDS or hypermobility. Reduce joint pain and make your kitchen easier to use.
- [Understanding flare-ups in EDS](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-flare-ups/) - Explore key strategies for EDS flare-up management, including gentle exercise approaches and mindfulness strategies to support you.
- [What is chronic pain?](https://jeanniedibon.com/types-roots-of-chronic-pain/) - Learn about the different types of chronic pain, their causes, and how to manage your condition for a better life.
- [Why Do People With Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Have Tight Muscles?](https://jeanniedibon.com/muscle-tension-in-hypermobility-and-eds/) - Muscle tension with Ehlers-Danlos or hypermobility? Understand why it happens, common triggers, and how to manage tightness without overstretching.
- [Pilates for Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Safer, Stabilizing Approach](https://jeanniedibon.com/pilates-for-hypermobility-eds/) - Discover how Pilates can support joint stability in EDS and hypermobility. Learn Jeannie Di Bon’s safe, modified approach to building strength without strain.
- [Scared to Exercise with EDS or hypermobility? You’re Not Alone. Here’s a Safer Way to Start](https://jeanniedibon.com/scared-to-exercise-with-eds/) - Afraid to move with EDS or HSD? You’re not alone. Discover how to rebuild trust in your body, avoid flare-ups, and begin exercising gently, at your own pace.
- [A Guide for Traveling with EDS & POTS](https://jeanniedibon.com/travellng-with-eds-pots/) - Complete guide to traveling with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and POTS. Tips for flying, airport navigation, and road trips.
- [EDS, POTS and Brain Fog: Is this normal?](https://jeanniedibon.com/eds-pots-and-brain-fog/) - When your brain feels like quicksand, you're not alone. Movement therapist with POTS/EDS experience validates your symptoms & shares survival strategies.
- [The Connection Between Hypermobility, Joint Pain, and Instability](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-joint-pain-and-instability/) - Understand hypermobility's impact on joints. Learn exercises and tips for managing pain and instability effectively.
- [How to Pace with EDS and Hypermobility: A Gentle Guide from the Community](https://jeanniedibon.com/pacing-for-hypermobility-eds/) - Learn how to pace with EDS or hypermobility. Real community tips on preventing flares, managing energy, and finding your daily rhythm.
- [Managing fatigue and it's impacts](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-eds-fatigue-its-not-the-same-as-being-tired/) - Learn about fatigue in hypermobility and discover effective strategies to manage fatigue
- [Hypermobility Holiday Gift Guide 2024](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-holiday-gift-guide/) - We’ve compiled this comprehensive list of holiday gift ideas for the hypermobile people in your life curated by members of The Zebra Club Community.
- [Finding Solutions Through Movement - Pilates & Hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/finding-solutions-movement-pilates-hypermobility/) - Discover how Pilates helps improve mobility and reduce pain in hypermobility with effective movement solutions.
- [The Truth About EDS and Aging: What 16 Years of Clinical Movement Therapy Has Taught Me](https://jeanniedibon.com/aging-with-eds/) - Learn about the research on aging with EDS and steps to take to move as we age.
- [Understanding joint hypermobility and the Beighton score](https://jeanniedibon.com/assessing-joint-hypermobility-accurately/) - Learn how to assess hypermobility with the Beighton score, explore symptoms, and find alternative diagnostic methods.
- [How to Recognize Hypermobility Symptoms and Diagnostic Criteria](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-symptoms-and-diagnostic/) - Early detection of hypermobility, learn how to recognize the difference between normal flexibility and hypermobility
- [Understanding ankle hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/ankle-hypermobility/) - Discover how to recognize ankle hypermobility and manage symptoms with effective exercises and proper footwear choices
- [Best exercises and stretches for lower back pain](https://jeanniedibon.com/best-exercises-for-lower-back-pain/) - Relieve lower back pain with targeted stretches and exercises designed to improve flexibility and strength safely
- [Deconditioning in Hypermobility & EDS: It’s Not Just ‘Laziness’](https://jeanniedibon.com/deconditiong-hypermobility-eds/) - Learn why deconditioning may happen in EDS, how it’s not “laziness,” and how we need to take a different approach to exercise and rehab.
- [From Struggling to Walk 10 Meters to Walking 2.5km: How The Zebra Club Helped Ian Reclaim His Life with EDS](https://jeanniedibon.com/ian-the-zebra-club-story-walkig-eds/) - Ian’s journey with EDS took him from painful 10-meter walks to 2.5km with reduced pain, more confidence, and the support of The Zebra Club community.
- [Understanding dysautonomia](https://jeanniedibon.com/understanding-dysautonomia/) - Identify symptoms, impacts, and effective management of dysautonomia in EDS.
- [If you have hypermobility, pillow struggle is a real thing](https://jeanniedibon.com/if-you-have-hypermobility-pillow-struggle-is-a-real-thing/) - Best pillows for hypermobility and EDS: Expert-reviewed guide with community recommendations, sleep positioning tips, and 2025 product reviews for joint support
- [The SI Joint and Hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/the-si-joint-and-hypermobility/) - Discover how hypermobility can impact the SI joint, exercises, and treatments for SI joint pain and subluxations in EDS.
- [EDS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)](https://jeanniedibon.com/eds-mast-cell-activation-syndrome/) - Learn about MCAS and EDS: symptoms, diagnosis, and management with Dr. Linda Bluestein
- [Tanya’s Story: How The Zebra Club Transformed My Life with EDS](https://jeanniedibon.com/tanyas-transformation-with-the-zebra-club/) - From chronic EDS symptoms to hiking national parks: A Real recovery story. No more medications, walking 3 miles daily via Zebra Club movement therapy.
- [What is Post Exertional Malaise (PEM)?](https://jeanniedibon.com/what-is-post-exertional-malaise-pem/) - I asked Emily Rich, OT all about exercise and Post Exertional malaise, the cardinal symptom of ME/CFS.
- [Sebastian's Experience with The Zebra Club](https://jeanniedibon.com/sebastians-experience-with-the-zebra-club/) - Learn how The Zebra Club helped member Sebastian relieve his chronic pain and reduce his pain medication through gentle movement therapy.
- [Understanding Spinal Instability](https://jeanniedibon.com/spinal-instability-explained/) - Understand spinal instability causes, symptoms, and treatments for a healthier spine
- [The link between fibromyalgia and hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/the-link-between-fibromyalgia-and-hypermobility/) - Find out how to manage overlapping symptoms of fibromyalgia and EDS with actionable strategies for better quality of life
- [Why does my lower back hurt when walking?](https://jeanniedibon.com/lower-back-pain-while-walking/) - Discover why your lower back hurts when walking, learn tips to ease discomfort with stretches and posture improvements
- [Working with Scar Tissue: Generally, and in the Context of EDS](https://jeanniedibon.com/scar-tissue-and-eds/) - Learn about scars and adhesions and the practice of ScarWork in the context of EDS and hypermobility with Jan Trewartha.
- [Gaining Strength with Hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/strength-training-for-hypermobility/) - If you live with hypermobility, EDS, or HSD, chances are you’ve been advised that you need to ‘get stronger’ to manage your condition.
- [5 Best Daily Exercises for Hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/5-best-daily-exercises-for-hypermobility/) - Discover hypermobility exercises that will help improve your day to day life, targeting specific areas around the joints
- [Pelvic Floor Health in Hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/pelvic-floor-health-in-hypermobility/) - Recognize symptoms, understand effects, and manage pelvic floor health in hypermobility effectively.
- [Nociplastic pain, hypermobility, and a sensitized nervous system](https://jeanniedibon.com/nociplastic-pain-and-the-sensitive-nervous-system-professor-leslie-russek/) - A sensitive nervous system can impact nociplastic pain. Calm your nervous system with these expert tips.
- [Understanding hypermobility in children and young adults ](https://jeanniedibon.com/understanding-hypermobility-in-children-and-young-adults/) - Learn about symptoms, commonality, and management of joint hypermobility in children and young adults.
- [Understanding the impact of EDS on pregnancy](https://jeanniedibon.com/eds-and-pregnancy/) - Discover essential strategies to manage EDS during pregnancy and reduce complications for safer childbirth and recovery
- [The link between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Osteoporosis](https://jeanniedibon.com/eds-osteoporosis/) - Discover the impact of EDS on bone density, osteoporosis risk, and strategies to support bones in EDS
- [The connection between hypermobility and "bad posture"](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-eds-posture/) - Understand how poor posture affects those with hypermobility and get tips to improve posture and reduce strain.
- [Hypermobility and Stretching](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-and-stretching/) - Find out why Dynamic stretching is my recommended approach to stretching safely with hypermobility
- [The EDS Diet by Lorna Ryan](https://jeanniedibon.com/small-steps-role-diet-nutrition-hypermobility/) - Explore the current EDS diet recommendations with Registered Nutritionist and EDS specialist Lorna Ryan.
- [Am I Doing This Exercise Right?  Progress Not Perfection Wins Every Time.](https://jeanniedibon.com/am-i-doing-this-exercise-right-progress-not-perfection-wins-every-time/) - Learn how focusing on progress in exercise can help you manage EDS and build strength with confidence.
- [Join my new podcast - Finding Your Range.  Hypermobility and Chronic Pain Uncovered.](https://jeanniedibon.com/join-my-new-podcast-finding-your-range-hypermobility-and-chronic-pain-uncovered/) - I never imagined I would be speaking openly on social media and interviews about my pelvic floor history or recurrent UTIs due to mast cell activation. My upbringing was such that certain things are private and definitely not a topic of conversation. And yet here I am. The reality is this is what life can be like with a condition like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
- [Enjoy a Zebrastrong Christmas on us](https://jeanniedibon.com/enjoy-a-zebrastrong-christmas-on-us-2021-hypermobility-management/) - Want to take control of your hypermobility in 2021? This Christmas, The Zebra Club is offering a special Christmas deal. We are offering a Zebrastrong Christmas from the 15th to 26th December and warmly invite you to take advantage of 20% off the retail price on an annual subscription to The Zebra Club.
- [Returning to Health - Our Personal Virus Experience in 2020](https://jeanniedibon.com/returning-to-health-our-personal-virus-experience-in-2020/) - But in December 2020, my son's school became a hotspot, and he caught the virus. He went into isolation straight away. I disinfected the whole house, but it was too late. Both my husband and I caught the virus within days.
- [Soft is the new strong in hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/soft-is-the-new-strong-in-hypermobility/) - Soft is the new strong. This seems the total wrong thing - when we feel loose and disjointed, surely we should be bracing to hold it all together. I discovered that led to more pain and fatigue. So I went soft.
- [Finding Your Range Hypermobility Podcast : Season 1 Overview](https://jeanniedibon.com/finding-your-range-season-1-sum-up-hypermobility-podcast/) - Learn what was covered in season 1 of the Finding Your Range Podcast, plus when to expect season 2!
- [Feeling Accepted With A Chronic Illness](https://jeanniedibon.com/feeling-accepted-with-a-chronic-illness/) - Learn ways to feel accepted while managing your chronic illness and improve your mental and emotional well-being.
- [Hypermobility Flare-Up Management](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-flare-up-management/) - Can 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 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.
- [Living with Ehlers-Danlos - A Life in Two Halves](https://jeanniedibon.com/living-with-ehlers-danlos-a-life-in-two-halves/) - Jeannie Di Bon explains living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome can feel like a life cut in half, but there is hope.
- [Raising EDS Awareness with Bob and Brad](https://jeanniedibon.com/raising-eds-awareness-with-bob-and-brad-2/) - I 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.
- [What people don't see when you live with a chronic illness](https://jeanniedibon.com/what-people-dont-see-when-you-live-with-a-chronic-illness/) - Discover the behind-the-scenes of people who live with a chronic illness from expert Jeannie Di Bon.
- [The Lonely Chronic Illness Life](https://jeanniedibon.com/the-lonely-chronic-illness-life/) - Loneliness and chronic illness often go hand-in-hand. Find out ways to cope from Jeannie Di Bon.
- [Has the exercise message been movement at any cost?](https://jeanniedibon.com/has-the-exercise-message-been-movement-at-any-cost/) - Have you been told you have to keep exercising with EDS? You must move at any cost? My approach to exercise and movement for EDS is different.
- [Chronic Illness Exercise - Do you mourn your previous regime?](https://jeanniedibon.com/chronic-illness-exercise-do-you-mourn-your-previous-regime/) - Learn how to cope with exercise routine changes if you have a chronic illness from expert Jeannie Di Bon.
- [What really happens when we lock our joints?](https://jeanniedibon.com/what-really-happens-when-we-lock-our-joints/) - Find out what happens when you lock out your hypermobile joints when you exercise. It might not be as stable as it feels!
- [Relationships and Chronic Pain](https://jeanniedibon.com/relationships-and-chronic-pain/) - 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?'
- [Should I Squeeze my Glutes when I exercise with hypermobility?](https://jeanniedibon.com/should-i-squeeze-my-glutes-when-i-exercise-with-hypermobility/) - Learn whether squeezing your glutes during exercise helps or harms if you have hypermobility
- [What's tissue tolerance? Can it help me avoid injury with hypermobility?](https://jeanniedibon.com/whats-tissue-tolerance-can-it-help-me-avoid-injury-with-hypermobility/) - Injury prevention - how do we work towards that with hypermobility?
- [What's your breath trying to tell you?](https://jeanniedibon.com/whats-your-breath-trying-to-tell-you/) - Discover the importance of breathwork if you have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome from expert Jeannie Di Bon.
- [Thanks for sticking with me when things got tough](https://jeanniedibon.com/thanks-for-sticking-with-me-when-things-got-tough/) - "Thanks for sticking with me when things go tough". I received this at the end of an email from a lovely EDS client.
- [Creating safety in our own hypermobile bodies is key](https://jeanniedibon.com/creating-safety-in-our-own-hypermobile-bodies-is-key/) - Learn to support and protect your hypermobile body by building a foundation of safety and stability through movement.
- [How trauma led me to hypermobility movement therapy](https://jeanniedibon.com/how-trauma-led-me-to-hypermobility-movement-therapy/) - Jeannie explores how trauma played a role in where she is today. "I’m not sure where I’d be if I hadn’t found movement therapy"
- [The 3 Types of Hypermobility Pain by Dr. Leslie Russek](https://jeanniedibon.com/the-3-types-of-hypermobility-pain-by-dr-leslie-russek/) - Learn about the three types of hypermobility pain, including neuropathic, nociceptive, and nociplastic pain.
- [Managing Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain with Dr. Leslie Russek](https://jeanniedibon.com/managing-nociceptive-and-neuropathic-pain-professor-leslie-russek/) - Learn the difference between nociceptive and neuropathic pain from The Zebra Club scientific advisor Leslie Russek
- [POTS and Exercise with Emily Rich, OT](https://jeanniedibon.com/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.
- [Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, the tongue and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy](https://jeanniedibon.com/ehlers-danlos-tongue-and-myofunctional-therapy/) - Learn how myofunctional therapy exercises can help with TMJ and neck pain by addressing the tongue in EDS.
- [EDS, Hypermobility, and Breathing](https://jeanniedibon.com/eds-and-breathing/) - Discover the link between EDS and breathing problems, and how working on the breath can improve the nervous system and pain
- [Managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome through Exercise](https://jeanniedibon.com/the-truth-about-exercising-with-hypermobility-and-ehlers-danlos/) - Find out how to exercise well with EDS syndrome from movement specialist Jeannie Di Bon.
- [Rib subluxations are common in hypermobility](https://jeanniedibon.com/hypermobility-rib-subluxation-ideas-for-prevention/) - Discover Jeannie’s guide for managing rib subluxations and how to prevent them by addressing ribcage stiffness.
- [Sleeping with hypermobility: A comprehensive guide](https://jeanniedibon.com/small-steps-hypermobility-sleep/) - Learn about common sleep issues faced with hEDS/HSD and tips for optimizing your sleep.
- [Understanding temporomandibular disorders in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) ](https://jeanniedibon.com/eds-and-tmj/) - Explore TMJ issues in EDS covering symptoms treatments and pain management strategies for joint laxity and jaw care
- [The Search for Stability - Is Flexibility Really a Bonus?](https://jeanniedibon.com/search-stability-flexibility-really-bonus/) - Learn how flexibility might not be something you want to seak out if you are exercising and hypermobile. We must first focus on stability!
- [The Neglected Stress Impact of a Chronic Illness](https://jeanniedibon.com/the-neglected-stress-impact-of-a-chronic-illness/) - Explore chronic illness's impact on stress and discover strategies to handle its emotional challenges.
- [The Boom and Bust of EDS Exercise](https://jeanniedibon.com/the-boom-and-bust-of-eds-exercise/) - Find out what the boom and bust cycle means in EDS exercise and how you can avoid it with expert tips.
- [Hypermobility Without Tears Book Launch!](https://jeanniedibon.com/moving-pain-free-with-hypermobility-and-ehlers-danlos-syndrome/) - Jeannie Di Bon's book Hypermobility Without Tears covers hypermobility and EDS. Available on Amazon.
- [This film is going to close the gap on EDS education](https://jeanniedibon.com/this-film-is-going-to-close-the-gap-on-eds-education/) - Jeannie Di Bon recommends We Are Visible, a film by Karina Sturm, as a must-watch for anyone with EDS.
- [My gift to you in these unprecedented times](https://jeanniedibon.com/my-gift-to-you-in-these-unprecedented-times/) - Keep moving with Jeannie Di Bon's online home exercise program, designed for hypermobility and EDS.
- [Subluxation is a Real Pain in the Joint](https://jeanniedibon.com/subluxation-is-a-real-pain-in-the-joint/) - Discover the difference between joint dislocation vs subluxation and how to prevent joint subluxation.
- [Home exercise has never been easier](https://jeanniedibon.com/home-exercise-has-never-been-easier/) - I hope you are safe and well during these unusual, challenging times. I have been thinking of ways I could help to keep you active and enjoying movement safely at home. I am sure your regular exercise activities and classes are closed. Where do we turn for reliable, safe and effective information for chronic pain or hypermobility issues?
- [Fascia and Proprioception: what are they and what do they mean for those with EDS?](https://jeanniedibon.com/fascia-and-proprioception-what-are-they-and-what-do-they-mean-for-those-with-eds/) - As a sufferer of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or hypermobility, you may not be familiar with the terms fascia and proprioception. I wasn’t until well into my health journey. But, whilst sounding complicated, these words actually describe things that are very simple, amazing, fascinating, as well as intrinsic to these conditions.
- [To Stretch or Not to Stretch](https://jeanniedibon.com/stretch-not-stretch/) - That is the question! And it is a question I get asked a great deal by clients.
- [My Week with Ken](https://jeanniedibon.com/my-week-with-ken/) - I spent 5 days with Ken* in June 2015. He was one of the most influential teachers in my understanding of movement, anatomy, awareness of self and the art of being grateful.
- [What's with the Naval to Spine Hollowing?](https://jeanniedibon.com/whats-naval-spine-hollowing/) - I love to move - I take every opportunity to move my body on a daily basis. I try to attend classes whenever I can; so when I was on holiday in May, I took a Pilates class in the resort I was staying at. I never say I'm a movement therapist - I just like to go and enjoy moving as an anonymous client.
- [Without Breath There is No Movement](https://jeanniedibon.com/without-breath-no-movement/) - I wrote that simple sentence last week on a Pilates forum I belong to. Someone had asked a question as to "how important is it to teach breathing in a class?". I do not normally comment in these forums, but was moved to last week as there seems to have been a proliferation of questions and concerns about breathing during Pilates.
- [Meditation isn't always what you think it is](https://jeanniedibon.com/meditation-isnt-always-think/) - What pops into your head when you think of meditation? I think for a lot of people (me included) it was the image of sitting legs crossed desperately trying to keep my mind quiet, allowing thoughts to come and go but without being drawn to them.
- [Small steps: discovering movement when you live with chronic pain](https://jeanniedibon.com/small-steps-discovering-movement-live-chronic-pain/) - Encouraging someone who lives with chronic pain to ‘get moving’ could sound like a misguided, insensitive piece of advice. However, throughout my years as a professional Pilates and movement coach (not to mention during my years of ill health) I’ve seen time and again the impact that the right movement can have when it comes alleviating the symptoms of chronic pain.
- [For many, Mother’s Day is a sharp reminder of what we miss most](https://jeanniedibon.com/for-many-mothers-day-is-a-sharp-reminder-of-what-we-miss-most/) - Mother’s Day. Last minute cards and chocolates bought, shops repeatedly and urgently stage-whispering ‘Don’t forget!’. Despite all the commercialism, I’m still a supporter of anything which makes us pause and appreciate the people and actions we so often take for granted.
- [Empowerment: finding your strength](https://jeanniedibon.com/empowerment-finding-your-strength/) - For EDS Awareness Month, I’ve been thinking a lot about empowerment, inspired by the strength of communities who society often disregards as weak. Whether it’s hearing the stories of creative and resilient people, the positivity of #fragilebutunbreakable social media campaign, or watching the phenomenal achievements of the EDS community. I am awed by this strength in the face of adversity.
- [EDS and exercise: not the opposites you think](https://jeanniedibon.com/eds-and-exercise-not-the-opposites-you-think/) - For someone dealing with chronic pain, exercise feels like that last thing that should be on the agenda. With a body that’s easily exhausted, aches, and often acts frustratingly beyond your control, it might seem crazy to choose to physically exert yourself more. But I’ve found exercise to be a fundamental part of managing chronic pain conditions and for those living with forms of hypermobility.
- [How do you explain your pain to others?](https://jeanniedibon.com/how-do-you-explain-your-pain-to-others/) - September was Pain Awareness Month. It’s taken me a while to put pen to paper because this is such a huge subject. I wasn’t sure where to start.
- [What Does Zebrastrong Mean To You?](https://jeanniedibon.com/what-does-zebrastrong-mean-to-you/) - What does zebrastrong mean to you? I remember a time when the thought of moving and living pain-free was just a thought. I was in pain, fearful of movement and frustrated at trying many options without success.
- [EDS UK Community Champion Award Winner](https://jeanniedibon.com/eds-uk-community-champion-award-winne/) - I’m super proud and delighted to receive the Community Champion Award fromy Ehlers-Danlos Support UK. Thank you to Anne Lavery and Nikki Casey Eds for a lovely day when I was presented with my award.

## Pages

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