01/05/2026 Pregnancy comes with a lot of advice about what you should do, but sometimes what matters most is having the right tools to get through the day. As a physical therapist (and someone navigating pregnancy with a hypermobile body), there...
12/22/2025 As a physical therapist, I’ve helped countless clients navigate lower back and SI joint pain, but managing it in my own pregnant, hypermobile body has given me a whole new appreciation for how challenging (and relentless) it can feel....
12/08/2025 As a physical therapist who works extensively with hypermobile and prenatal clients, I see firsthand how pregnancy can amplify the unique challenges that come with increased joint mobility. If you’re hypermobile, you already know your...
12/01/2025 As a hypermobile physical therapist, I know firsthand how confusing it can feel to choose the “right” exercises when your joints move more than they should. Hypermobility often brings aches, instability, and fatigue, and while movement...
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...