February 10th, 2025

Understanding temporomandibular disorders in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) 

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesI’ve shared in a previous blog how my adolescence was plagued by TMJ pain and locking overnight. I struggled to chew food, and it would constantly click. The jaw joint, like any other in the body, relies on stability and proper muscular support. I had some imbalances at that time that caused daily pain.

April 17th, 2024

Understanding Hypermobility Foot Mechanics and Pain Management

Estimated reading time: 8 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.

October 15th, 2023

The 3 Types of Hypermobility Pain by Dr. Leslie Russek

Estimated reading time: 2 minutesPain is a signal from your brain that it perceives danger. There are 3 types of pain: nociceptive, neuropathic, and neoplastic.

November 8th, 2022

Should I Squeeze my Glutes when I exercise with hypermobility?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutesSqueezing, pushing, pulling – all words I try to avoid when teaching my hypermobile clients. Why – because they tend to put more tension into the body rather than helping someone move with ease and less pain.

October 11th, 2022

Relationships and Chronic Pain

Estimated reading time: 4 minutesI 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?’

May 19th, 2022

The Lonely Chronic Illness Life

Estimated reading time: 2 minutesLiving with a chronic illness can sometimes be lonely. It can be difficult for friends and family to really understand how we are feeling and why we don’t ‘get better’. It drives me crazy when people say ‘you just need a good night sleep’ – like it’s a miracle cure.

April 18th, 2022

What people don’t see when you live with a chronic illness

Estimated reading time: 2 minutesWhat’s it like when you go out out – if you do go out out? Is there a lot of preparation and organisation involved?

January 25th, 2022

Living with Ehlers-Danlos – A Life in Two Halves

Estimated reading time: 2 minutesLike many of us, I used to see my life in two halves. Pre motherhood, I lived with symptoms on a daily basis like muscular pain, daily migraines, digestive issues (diagnosed as IBS aged 12). I thought everyone had issues every day.

November 4th, 2020

Join my new podcast – Finding Your Range. Hypermobility and Chronic Pain Uncovered.

Estimated reading time: < 1 minuteI 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.

September 14th, 2020

The Neglected Stress Impact of a Chronic Illness

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes“Psychological factors can trigger a breathing pattern that might be appropriate to an emergency situation, when no such emergency exists”. This is an extract from a book on breathing pattern disorders. I became so interested in breathing patterns the more I worked with our hypermobile community. Breathing comes first. Movement second.

April 16th, 2020

Home exercise has never been easier

Estimated reading time: < 1 minuteI 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?

July 21st, 2019

What Does Zebrastrong Mean To You?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutesWhat 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.