Hypermobility and Exercise: Part 1
If you would prefer to listen to this article, please click below. If you’re reading this, then chances are you’ve been on quite the journey with your hypermobile body over the last few years. You’ve probably heard it all before, the endless advice about building muscle to stabilise those wobbly joints. However, let’s be real, […]
Is Hypermobility Linked to Autism?
If you would prefer to listen to this article, please click below. Every so often, a topic emerges from the depths of medical research that makes us sit up and take notice. Today, we are looking into one intriguing subject: the potential link between hypermobility and autism. Before you wonder if this is just another […]
What is Coat Hanger Pain
Ever found yourself rubbing your neck after a long day, wondering why it feels like you’ve been hanging by a coat hanger? Well, you’re not alone. ‘Coat hanger pain’, as it’s colloquially known, is a phenomenon that has puzzled many, leading them down a rabbit hole of research and self-diagnosis. But what really lies behind […]
How are Hypermobility and EDS diagnosed?
Greetings from our corner of the web! Have you ever heard of Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS)? Or perhaps you, or someone close to you, have been noticing symptoms like joint hypermobility, unusually stretchy or fragile skin, or perhaps bruises appearing at the slightest touch? If so, you’re in the right place. EDS represents a collection […]
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Symptoms
Ever heard of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t. And yet, this condition is more common than you might think, especially among children and young adults. In fact, up to 15% of kids have hypermobile joints that usually tighten up to a normal range of motion as they get older […]
Can your brain make you sick?
If you would prefer to listen to this article, please click below. Normally, when we think of getting sick, we think of it as viruses and bacteria from the outside world getting into our bodies, however, there are occasions when this isn’t the only way that we can get sick. Let’s explore the strange question […]
Everything About Sleep, Hypermobility, and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
It’s not uncommon for those with Hypermobility and EDS to have difficulty with sleep, sleeping positions, getting to sleep, and last but not least, staying asleep. Subluxating/dislocating joints, gastric issues, pain, and even anxiety are all factors that many of those with conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility struggle with when it comes to sleeping. […]
KT Tape for Hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
It is not uncommon to see those with hypermobility and EDS covered in an abundance of brightly coloured KT tape. Kinesio tape comes highly recommended for those with hypermobility, however, just like most modalities, there are those that find it helpful and those who do not. There is an abundance of claims when it comes […]
Hypermobility Knee Pain/Instability Exercises
I’ve worked with knee instability and pain for a very long time, and I find that people, generally, have so many complaints with the specific knee exercises that are targeted to those with hypermobility and Ehlers Danlos syndrome that other practitioners seem to push. A quick YouTube search and you’re presented with a plethora of […]
TMJD Exercises
Please click below if you would prefer to listen to this article on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. We have worked with clients for a long time, and many present with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD). These clients all seem to have tried the same generic exercises to help alleviate their jaw pain. However, these generic exercises don’t […]
Hypermobility exercises for children
Hypermobility and children In recent years the medical world has begun to realise that the prevalence of hypermobility is far greater than it was once thought to be. Therefore, it has never been a better time to focus on specific hypermobility exercises for children. This helps them to increase their joint stability, motor skills, and […]
Hypermobility and EDS: What is the best diet?
A well-balanced diet is essential to our health, but with conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, the topic of diet can be fraught with pitfalls and disappointment. What works for one may not necessarily work for others, and with co-morbidities such as Mast Cell Activation Disorder, slow gut mobility, and a […]