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...
09/15/2025 One of the most confusing experiences for people with hypermobility is feeling “tight” despite having a greater normal range of motion. How can you be both loose and stiff? Can You Be Both Hypermobile and Stiff? When the body senses...
09/08/2025 Hypermobility doesn't disappear as we age, but it does change. In youth, hypermobile people may appear “graceful” or “double-jointed.” With time, the side effects become more noticeable: subluxations, chronic pain, and fatigue. As we...
08/25/2025 Think you need an hour-long workout to benefit your health, but don't always have the time? Think again. Movement “snacks,” which are short bursts of activity done throughout the day, can be just as powerful for improving longevity and...
08/18/2025 Living with hypermobility often means navigating a world that isn’t designed for your body. Everyday activities like typing, cooking, or even standing can leave you fatigued or flared up. Here are a few PT-approved strategies for joint...
08/11/2025 If you’ve been told to stretch tight muscles because you’re in pain, but it keeps making you feel worse, you’re not alone. For hypermobile individuals, stretching has a time and a place, but may not be the best thing for you right now....
08/04/2025 Flexibility is often praised as a sign of health and athleticism, but when is it too much of a good thing? As a physical therapist who works with hypermobile clients, I see a common pattern: people assuming their joint “looseness” is...
07/21/2025 As a physical therapist, I’ve seen it all: sprains, strains, back pain, overuse injuries, surgeries that could have been avoided. Most people wait until something hurts to see a PT, but here’s the truth: physical therapy isn’t just...
07/14/2025 When people think of physical therapy, they often picture post-injury rehab, crutches, ice packs, or learning to walk again after surgery. But as a physical therapist, one of the most powerful things I teach my clients has nothing to...
06/23/2025 As a physical therapist who works with many hypermobile clients, and who is hypermobile myself, I’ve seen firsthand how misunderstood this condition can be. Hypermobility isn’t just being “bendy” or good at yoga. It’s a connective...