11/24/2025 As a hypermobile physical therapist who works with hypermobile clients every day, I know firsthand how confusing it can be to figure out whether what you’re feeling is “normal flexibility” or hypermobility. Many people go many years...
11/20/2025 We’re often told to “sit up straight” or “fix your posture” as if there’s one correct way to hold the body. For hypermobile clients, though, rigid posture rules can backfire. We need flexible postures throughout the day, not just one...
11/10/2025 One of the most common complaints I hear from hypermobile clients isn’t pain, it’s fatigue. Brain fog, low stamina, and feeling “wiped out” after even simple tasks are hallmarks of hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and related...
11/04/2025 Many clients come to me fearing that strength training will make their pain worse. In reality, carefully designed strength training that meets you where you are at, is one of the best tools we have for managing pain and function while...
10/30/2025 When people think of hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD), they usually picture bendy joints, dislocations, or frequent injuries. But the side effects often run much deeper, and can be frustrating if you’re not expecting them. Hidden...
10/20/2025 Most of us grow up hearing that stretching “lengthens muscles” or “loosens joints.” But when it comes stretching, we are making changes to the nervous system, not true muscle length. This is important when we are thinking about those...
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, you’ve probably been told to “be careful” with exercise. While caution is valid, inactivity can be more harmful to your body. The right kind of strength training can help maintain and...
10/06/2025 If you’re over 60 and have been told to avoid lifting weights or "take it easy,"I want to challenge that mindset. The truth is, many older adults are not fragile; they’re just undertrained. Muscle mass and strength naturally decline...
09/29/2025 What people think massage does to their muscles: It is common knowledge that soft tissue massage breaks up knots or breaks up scar tissue. Although this is widely believed, at a scientific level, this is not accurate about what is...
