Hypermobility and strengthening. Is it even possible? I can understand how it can feel like an impossible task. However, if we follow key instructions on how to do so, strengthening when you have hypermobility is entirely doable. Strengthening what? Everything! If you are not working on your strength, you are getting weaker. Weakness will always …
Hypermobility and strengthening: key instructions Read More »
Handling hypermobility can be very difficult. It is essential to handle situations in a new and different way. Continue reading for the ultimate checklist on how to live a life filled with wellness and success even when diagnosed with hypermobility. The ultimate checklist to handle hypermobility includes: Learn when to ask for help. Work smarter, …
The ultimate checklist for handling hypermobility Read More »
Did you know that chronic pain and COVID-19 may be related? We were stuck at home for so long, and now we are trying to resume normal activities while still coping with the mutating virus. Today, I want to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on chronic pain, including some of the ways it affects …
Have you ever wondered which are the experts who can help with your Hypermobility? Many providers do not understand hypermobility, and you may need to try several before you find a group of people who can support you. However, the usual Hypermobility dream team is assembled by: A great primary care provider. A great manual …
These are the experts who can help with your Hypermobility Read More »
Did you know that hypermobility & scar tissue behaves differently than regular scarring? Hypermobility brings additional problems, which can explain why you frequently have an issue that’s supposedly healed and resolved, but you continue to have pain and ongoing problems. We’ll discuss: What’s scar tissue? Scar tissue and Hypermobility How to know if you have …
Hypermobility & scar tissue: how to know if there’s a problem Read More »
Last month, I asked the Hypermobility online tribe to share some things they wished everyone knew about Hypermobility. The response was quick and eye-opening. The responses were so powerful that I decided to share them with everyone on the blog. Today, I bring a compilation of the answers with some notes on awareness and action. …
5 Things We Wish Everyone Knew About Hypermobility Read More »
As part of my practice as a Hypermobility Doctor in Physical Therapy, I frequently get asked about how to get doctors and the medical community to pay attention to your symptoms. It sounds crazy. But as a Hypermobility patient, I can completely relate to this query. When I was seeking a proper diagnosis years ago, …
Have you noticed that your balance and stability are less than ideal? It may surprise you, but it can be related to Hypermobility. It is well-known that impaired joint proprioception can lead to poor balance in patients with Hypermobility. Keep reading to learn how to identify your balance issues and move forward. So let’s start …
Yes, Hypermobility can in fact affect your balance and stability Read More »
This month, we will be debunking Hypermobility Diagnosis. Hypermobility is linked to many different connective tissue disorders, making diagnosing difficult. Symptoms can vary depending on the individual, making getting an accurate diagnosis complicated to achieve. Keep reading to understand everything there is to know about Hypermobility Diagnosis. Should I be discouraged by a referral? …
Why is strength necessary in Hypermobility This month, we will talk about strengthening. Strengthening what? Everything! This is an ongoing daily principle, not just when you have pain. Strength is your long-term fix. If you are not working on your strength, you are getting weaker. Weakness will always be your enemy; whether it is because …
The Complete Guide to Hypermobility & Strengthening Read More »
You Have Been Diagnosed With A Hypermobility-Related Syndrome...
Now What?
