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...
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...