It's been a wonderful month of celebrating and educating, but we're not done yet!

If you're reading this, you've probably seen our viral reels about clusters of quirky things that could be related to hypermobility! Wondering what these things are, why we do them, and what we can do about it? We've got you covered.

In honor of EDS awareness month, let's give some love and awareness to those ultra rare types! 

There are 13 types of EDS. Although hEDS (hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) is the most common and usually what we talk about, we can’t leave our rare and ultra rare friends behind! 

May is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) awareness month. To celebrate, we’re launching a new program, YouTube series, fundraiser, discounts, and more!

I started a new medication, low dose naltrexone, and have heard a ton of mixed reviews about it for chronic fatigue, inflammation, & chronic illness. Research is limited, but here’s what I know & why I asked to try it.

I’m sure you’ve heard it’s important to regulate your nervous system, but what does that even mean? Let’s chat about it!

Allergy season is upon us once again. 🤧 Let’s talk about the connection between seasonal allergies and hypermobility.

I started with a new dietitian last week and am completely revamping my eating schedule. These things can be overwhelming and sometimes unsafe when you’re in a neurodivergent body. Here’s what I look for in a dietitian, benefits of seeing one, and how we can safely adjust food intake without restriction. Keep in mind that I do not have an eating disorder and treatment for an ED will be different.

Medicine can be a game changer in our day to day, but what are some other things we can do for pain relief? The research isn’t as convincing as we’d like, so it really comes down to what feels best for your body. Lets chat about common modalities, misconceptions, and what I personally recommend.

One reason many hypermobile people may struggle in physical therapy is the traditional model requires treating one joint at a time. Just working one joint often doesn’t take into account how all the pieces are working together. Even after an injury is rehabbed, how do we balance maintenance training when we have so many areas to focus on?

Part of living with a connective tissue disorder is accepting that we will still have flares. Just because we have ups doesn’t mean we’re “cured”. In the same way, just because we’re flared doesn’t mean it won’t get better. Since both ups and downs are a part of our journeys, movement may look different from time to time. How do you figure it out?

I get asked a lot what is the best type of exercise for hypermobility. The thing is, there are so many factors that go into choosing the right movement for your body. Let’s break down things I like and dislike about yoga and pilates for hypermobility.

Hi Stretchy Pals, Chaos Coordinator Jess here with another Jess Special! This time I'd love to talk more about my personal health care journey and how important it has been for me to continue advocating for myself.

There are many things at work in our autonomic nervous system but for those of us with dysautonomia, often it isn't quite right. When we look to fix that, sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest impact!

Take a moment and consider how you’d talk to someone you love. Your words would be filled with gratitude & encouragement in an uplifting, gentle, supportive tone. Why do we talk to ourselves any differently? I know it feels like your body is working against you, but it's supporting you constantly. Here are my strategies for improving your relationship with yourself this Valentine’s Day.

Hypermobility is so complex due to how all systems of the body work together. Although it’s possible to experience asymptomatic hypermobility or only have a few joints impacted, we often see multiple conditions compounding on each other. How best to manage hypermobility plus all the friends that might show up with it?

I know we’ve all been there! Showing up limping, in a boot, with k-tape or a brace on, etc. Naturally, people ask what happened. The issue is, nothing happened! If you regularly injure yourself and never have a heroic story as to how you did, hypermobility may have been the reason all along.

Have you heard of releasing fascia to help with hypermobility related pain? What is it, what does the research say, and where do we get it?

Do you ever feel like one of those toys that collapses when you push a button? Everything kind of fell apart when the string inside wasn't pulled tight enough. Let's discuss why that could be!