I see many people who are hypermobile, in other words, are able to move certain joints through a greater range. But what is normal? With so many being able to do this including some of the best known athletes, what … Continue reading →+1741
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Flexibility is good, but a woman’s joints can get too loose. We’re talking laxity and hypermobility – and we have the details and exercises to tighten back up.
Individuals with joithypermobility and EDS have been found to have a difference in th brain part that processes fear and emotions.
Could your flexibility be the result of joint hypermobility syndrome? Here's what this diagnosis mea...
Learn the questions patients may want to ask physicians when trying to decide if platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and that physician is right for them.
Could your Fibromyalgia Actually be Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? No Fibromyalgia symptoms can overlap with autoimmune diseases and other arthritis conditions making it difficult to diagnose. The defining symptoms of fibromyalgia are often associated with other subjective and objective symptoms which occur in combination. The cause of fibromyalgia is considered as complex as its clinical presentation. The exact … Continue reading Joint Hypermobility (EDS) and Fibromyalgia + Myofascial
Flexibility is good, but a woman’s joints can get too loose. We’re talking laxity and hypermobility – and we have the details and exercises to tighten back up.
Hypermobility is a condition in which the joints are more flexible than normal. Learn about the three most common causes of hypermobility.
Dealing with hypermobility means having joints that are more flexible than usual. While this extra flexibility can be great for certain sports or activities, it can also lead to joint pain or problems if not
‘Practicing Yoga Safely with Joint Hypermobility’ (Clip 3) with Kendra Neilsen Myles, C.H.E.S., RYT 200 – Video Clip is Part of the #EDSFitTip Movement Series. This video was recorded as part of the Yoga for Chronic Pain class held each Thursday from 1:15pm-2:15 pm at The Mindfulness Center in Bethesda, MD. Kendra’s weekly Yoga for Chronic Pain class, related educational materials, and video recordings are a part of the Mind-Body Strategies for Hypermobility with Chronic Pain program developed and implemented last year by Kendra Neilsen Myles, Founder & Executive Director of EDS Wellness, and in collaboration with Deborah Norris, Ph.D., founder of The Mindfulness Center, and Dr. Clair Francomano. Program materials and resources for program implementation of Mind-Body Strategies for Hypermobility with Chronic Pain, including the initial 4 workshops held between November – December 2016 at The Mindfulness Center, can be found here. Class video recordings and other related videos can be found on the Strength/Flexibility/Health/EDS YouTube Channel. Related
People with pyroluria can often relate to these symptoms: joints popping, cracking, or aching; pain or discomfort between the shoulder blades; or cartilage problems (likely due to low zinc levels). I’ll share what I know so far.
Hypermobility (more commonly called being double-jointed) affects about 20% of people. An orthopaedic surgeon explains the cause and when hypermobility can be a problem.
I can tell you all this – I’ve had issues with fluid retention like this off and on for years. It’s not always dependent on a reaction, but I do get swelling then to. This is swelling that is just there and is hard for anyone to see other than me, but you see it off and on, there’s a clear diff of about 5-10 lbs and it happens fast. It’s also everywhere, but specifically affects my legs and arms. And both places aren’t where I gain weight quickly. My legs yes, but that’s on my hips, the water retention and what my skin looks like happens on my legs above my knees and I don’t have fat there. It’s the craziest thing bc I used to think it was bc I ate too much of sweets, but when it comes off, it comes off fast – like in a day. I can suddenly see muscles that I thought I lost (I workout often also) and my skin looks different. I have learned that too …
WHAT IS JOINT HYPERMOBILITY? Joint hypermobility is a condition where peoples joints are too loose. It occurs when the surrounding ligaments and joint capsules have excessive laxity. Don’t worry joint hypermobility is very rarely anything to worry about. Most of the time it is called benign hypermobility syndrome. It is very
Read the summary of this review article and get the takeaways on the relationship between Hypermobility and low back pain.
Learn more about hypermobility and hypomobility.
Got back problems you can’t quite trace down? Have pains in the butt that you haven’t been able to figure out? Problems in your sacroiliac joint might be the culprit.
I recently went to see a specialist to figure out some medical issues I am dealing with. They are currently doing blood work to rule out auto-immune disorders and I’ll go back in a few weeks for the next steps. However, while I was there I got some surprise news – I have Joint Hypermobility […]
Most of the patients I see with excessive joint instability or joint hypermobility have already been diagnosed with Hypermobility spectrum disorders or hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Having received this diagnosis the challenge to them now is to find an appropriate treatment. In this article I will discuss stem cell therapy in treating hypermobile joints and spinal
A few days ago I had an interesting conversation with a client of mine about body awareness. Specifically, on the importance of listening to your body when it tells you you’re in pain. Pain exists for a reason- To guide you. To teach you. To give you some very important information. Your nerve endings can’t …
Most traditional Asian exercises practiced by North Americans are spiritual or combative in origin, and sometimes both. Asian exercises generally incorporate a holistic approach to fitness and spiritual enlightenment, and unlike most exercise traditions in the Western world, tend to focus on the importance of the ...
The Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of heritable connective tissue disorders characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility. Musculoskeletal pain is mentioned in the diagnostic criteria and described as early in onset, chronic, and debilitating. However, systematic research on pain in EDS is scarce.
The Ehlers-Danlos Society Seeks to Build Awareness Among Dancers, Gymnasts, and Acrobats For gymnasts, dancers, acrobats, and skaters, natural hypermobility can be a great blessing—until it isn’t—especially for those born
TMJ pain can be relieved with home treatments such as warm/cold compresses, jaw exercises, etc. Here are some home remedies for relief.
BALANCING FLEXIBILITY & STRENGTH You see a lot of bendy elbows and knees in a typical yoga class. Flexible people tend to like yoga. We probably enjoy the fact that, in the beginning, we seem to be good at the physical aspect of it. There may be other factors to consider. Often, people who
In this article, we will discuss how muscle pain is a symptom, rather than the underlying cause of chronic pain. Patients who have been told for months or years that muscles are their problem or suffer from recurring muscle spasms may have a missing diagnosis of joint instability. Joint instability, or looseness in the joint, is caused by ligament injury/laxity. Injured or overstretched ligaments can produce diverse symptoms, and one of the most common of these is muscle spasms and tightness. Muscle spasms instantaneous response to a ligament injury Ligaments are the primary stabilizers of the joint as they hold …
Because bending your thumb backwards is only half of it.
Due to its position at the base of the spine, the SI joint is susceptible to the impact of physical activity. Try one of these forms of exercise for sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Self Managing EDS. Here are a collection of natural resources for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility joint syndrome & hypermobility spectrum disorder.
People complain that thier Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is the source of their pain & even describe it being out of place but can your Sacroiliac joint pop out?
Hyperextension of the middle joint of the thumb beyond a neutral position may result in a painful and unstable joint, decreased power, and difficulty in grasping large objects. Without stabilizing or the hyperextension, the joint can become dislocated.
This article will explain in depth how to measure and correct the atlas joints, both at the much neglected atlanto-occipital junction, and the more popular atlantoaxial junction. It will reveal what I consider to be the main exacerbating factor behind atlas misalignment, why I believe that many approaches are missing crucial aspects and measurements of [...]
