03/30/2026 Why Pregnancy Increases Joint Pain in People with Hypermobility Pregnancy increases joint pain in people with hypermobility for several reasons, and none of them mean your body is failing. Increased ligament laxity, changes in center...
03/23/2026 Hypermobility pain During Pregnancy Pregnancy can amplify symptoms for people with hypermobility, often leading to new or worsening pain. Understanding why this happens is the first step toward finding effective relief. Hormonal...
03/16/2026 Pregnancy Joint Pain and Hypermobility Joint pain during pregnancy is common, but for people with hypermobility, it can be more intense and persistent. Hips, pelvis, low back, shoulders, and even hands may become painful as the body...
03/09/2026 Pregnancy Pain and Hypermobility Many pregnant people with hypermobility are told to stretch more to relieve pain. While stretching can feel good temporarily, it’s often not the missing piece. In fact, too much stretching can sometimes...
03/02/2026 Hypermobility and Pregnancy Pain As a pregnant hypermobile physical therapist who works with hypermobile individuals, I often see pregnancy bring pain to places that previously felt manageable. Hips, pelvis, low back, ribs, and even...
02/23/2026 Joint stability and Hypermobility As a physical therapist working with people who have hypermobility, one of the most important conversations I have with clients is about stability. Many hypermobile individuals are told they’re...
02/16/2026 Hypermobility and Proprioception As a physical therapist who has and works closely with people who have hypermobility, one concept comes up again and again when we talk about pain: proprioception. Proprioception is your body’s ability...
02/09/026 Third Trimester Pain Management The third trimester is often when discomfort peaks, and as a hypermobile physical therapist, I felt that shift clearly. By this stage, the combination of increased ligament laxity, changing posture, sleep...
02/02/2025 The third trimester is when workouts need the most flexibility, both physically and mentally. As a hypermobile physical therapist, I went into this phase knowing that what worked earlier in pregnancy wouldn’t always translate as my...
01/26/2026 Hypermobility and Fatigue During Pregnancy One of the biggest lessons pregnancy has taught me, especially as someone who is hypermobile, is that energy is not unlimited, and pushing through fatigue almost always backfires. Before...