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!

Though we seek out health professionals for help and care, the concept of being nervous around doctors may hit home for many different reasons.

If you’re hypermobile, I’m sure you regularly crave lots of stretching. Even though a stretch temporarily feels nice, it doesn’t address the root problem. Let's discuss why!

Did you know you can have good strength but not necessarily good stability? Let's talk about why!

Hi Stretchy Pals, Chaos Coordinator Jess here with another Jess Special! I have some storytime for you today, sharing a bit more about my own diagnostic journey while we give Jenna a much-needed break 💜

I’ve been able to successfully maintain zone 2 cardio with my dysautonomia management strategies. Here’s the magic sauce of how I’m doing this!

Keep in mind, this is my journey and doesn’t mean it will work exactly the same for you.

I hear often: “I don’t have access to a hypermobile specific PT in my area. How do I advocate for myself?”. I’ll give you my tips down below, but don’t forget that a provider-patient relationship should involve working together. If you communicate your needs & are not listened to, this is where you may need to get another provider.

How do we get back on track when we stop our movement routine? This is a regular conversation I have with my clients and I’d like to offer you a new perspective on how to not lose progress when something gets in the way of your routine.

When you mix thin & weaker vessels from connective tissue disorders & poor circulation from dysautonomia, we need a little extra help pumping fluid around.

October is both physical therapy and dysautonomia awareness month! I’m sure you hear about “regulating your nervous system” all of the time, but what does this even mean?

It seems to be sicky season. Most of us deal with chronic health issues, but what are we supposed to do when we add acute illness to the mix? Here’s 3 ways that I survived the past week with a viral infection.

With poor circulation comes poor lymphatic drainage. Lymph is basically the filter of your body. When this is sluggish, there are things we can do to improve lymph flow to reduce illness, swelling, and inflammation. Here are 3 things I do when I feel swollen and puffy.