Scoliosis and Hypermobility
People who experience both scoliosis and hypermobility often find themselves faced with a unique combination of symptoms and difficulties. Instability, chronic pain, exhaustion, and the constant struggle to maintain an upright posture when it feels like your body is fighting you. Finding a solution that works for both of your conditions can be a real […]
Wrist pain and hypermobility
Wrist pain is a pretty common struggle for many with hypermobility, particularly those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Talk to anyone with hypermobility, or do a quick search on Reddit, and you will find some very common themes. Many describe a persistent struggle with pain and instability, particularly during activities that require wrist strength or repetitive motions, […]
Exercise Tips for Hypermobility
When it comes to anything related to hypermobility rehab/exercise, the internet can be full of really bad advice. It seems to only take a few finger scrolls through TikTok to find the “try this one exercise to heal hypermobility pain” videos, or any number of people stating things that fall far outside the realm of […]
Creatine Benefits for Hypermobility and EDS
There doesn’t seem to be a week that goes by without someone mentioning us or asking about supplements, along with which ones are best for hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). As always, supplements should be something to “supplement” an already good diet, something we wrote extensively about in our hypermobility and diet article. However, supplements often […]
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and the Impact of Medical Trauma
Please click below if you would prefer to listen to this article on EDS and medical trauma. Living with a lifelong condition like Ehlers-Danlos (EDS) can be a daily challenge for many reasons. Whether chronic pain, intensive or invasive treatments, or anxiety, mark it. However, for many people with EDS, the day-to-day is only the […]
EDS Flare-Ups
Please click below if you would prefer to listen to this article on EDS and hypermobility flare-ups. Many people often say that Hypermobility/ Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is the gift that keeps giving. Unfortunately, it just so happens that the gifts it gives so readily do so in the form of EDS flare-ups, pain, and multiple systemic […]
Cortical Thickness in Understanding ASD and ADHD
If you would prefer to listen to this article, please click below. Over the last few years, I have talked a lot about the prevalence of Neurodiversity within the hypermobile population. And to be honest, it’s very important to do so! Most studies find that over 50% of participants with a diagnosis of Autism, attention deficit hyperactivity […]
Hypermobility and Exercise: Part 1
If you would prefer to listen to this article, please click below. If you’re reading this, then chances are you’ve been on quite the journey with your hypermobile body over the last few years. You’ve probably heard it all before, the endless advice about building muscle to stabilise those wobbly joints. However, let’s be real, […]
Is Hypermobility Linked to Autism?
If you would prefer to listen to this article, please click below. Every so often, a topic emerges from the depths of medical research that makes us sit up and take notice. Today, we are looking into one intriguing subject: the potential link between hypermobility and autism. Before you wonder if this is just another […]
What is Coat Hanger Pain
If you would prefer to listen to this article, please click below. Ever found yourself rubbing your neck after a long day, wondering why it feels like you’ve been hanging by a coat hanger? Well, you’re not alone. ‘Coat hanger pain’, as it’s colloquially known, is a phenomenon that has puzzled many, leading them down […]
How are Hypermobility and EDS diagnosed?
Greetings from our corner of the web! Have you ever heard of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)? Or perhaps you, or someone close to you, have been noticing symptoms like joint hypermobility, unusually stretchy or fragile skin, or perhaps bruises appearing at the slightest touch? If so, you’re in the right place. EDS represents a collection of […]
Hypermobility Syndrome Symptoms
Ever heard of Hypermobility Syndrome? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t. And yet, this condition is more common than you might think, especially among children and young adults. In fact, up to 15% of kids have hypermobile joints that usually tighten up to a normal range of motion as they get older. But […]
