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...
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...
08/18/2025 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....