Hypermobility Therapy

Hypermobility Therapy Helping people with joint hypermobility, hEDS & HSD learn safe movement and stability strategies. In-person & virtual sessions.

09/11/2026

❗️Crossing Your Legs with EDS ❗️

Crossing your legs isn't automatically bad for EDS—but how long you stay there and how you support your joints matters.

💥Extreme positions can stress unstable joints

💥One-sided sitting creates asymmetrical loading

💥Holding one position too long increases fatigue

Change positions regularly and choose positions you can actively control!

Visit my YouTube channel (link below) for more tips, and if you find yourself needing more guidance, contact me!

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

🔗 Contact me: https://calendly.com/2bfunctional/15min

09/11/2026

✨️ Prolong Standing tip for Hypermobility ✨️

If standing still makes your hypermobility symptoms explode, that doesn't necessarily mean you need to avoid standing altogether.

This happens because static positions require constant stabilization. And increased fatigue makes joint control harder.

Shifting or walking periodically can reduce the load! But it's important to build standing tolerance gradually (but save this for non flare-days!).

Visit my YouTube channel (link below) to learn more, and if you find yourself needing more guidance, contact me!

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

🔗 Contact me: https://calendly.com/2bfunctional/15min

09/10/2026

Why Cooking Is Hard with Hypermobility 🍳

If cooking leaves your back, hips, or feet aching before you've even eaten, your hypermobility may be turning a simple task into a stability workout.

Here's why:

💥Standing in one place requires constant joint control�
💥Reaching and chopping add repetitive loading�
💥Leaning on the counter can become a compensation�
💥Fatigue changes how you stabilize�

Changing positions and taking movement breaks can reduce the load! Here are some tips to manage better:

✅️ When prepping use a sawing motion vs chopping
✅️ Sit when you can and change positions often
✅️ Avoid leaning against the counter and stand on both feet
✅️Work on your stability and movement mechanics daily (developmental exercises are my go-to!

Visit my YouTube channel (link below) to learn more tips like this, and if you find yourself needing more guidance, contact me!

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

🔗 Contact me: https://calendly.com/2bfunctional/15min

09/07/2026

Is Genetic Testing Needed for EDS? 🧬

A negative genetic test does not automatically mean hypermobility or EDS is off the table.

Some EDS types have identifiable genetic causes while other forms may be diagnosed clinically.

hEDS, for example, currently does not have a definitive genetic test!

Diagnosis depends on the specific EDS subtype. Testing should be guided by an appropriate clinician!

Visit my YouTube channel (link below) to learn more, and if you find yourself needing more guidance, contact me!

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

🔗 Contact me: https://calendly.com/2bfunctional/15min

09/07/2026

Who Diagnoses Hypermobility?

If you suspect hypermobility but don't know who to see, the answer isn't always as straightforward as you'd expect or hope.

An EDS diagnosis depends on the specific condition. A clinician familiar with connective tissue disorders can help to start.

Often rheumatology, genetics, and other specialties may be involved.

Your symptoms and history matter—not just flexibility!

Visit my YouTube channel (link below) to learn more, and if you find yourself needing more guidance, contact me!

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

🔗 Contact me: https://calendly.com/2bfunctional/15min

09/07/2026

Why Hypermobile Pain Is Worse at Night ❗️😴

If your hypermobility pain seems to catch up with you the moment you finally lie down, there's a reason that can happen.

1️⃣ The day's workload has accumulated. Muscles may be fatigued from stabilizing joints all day.

2️⃣ You have fewer distractions from pain at night.

3️⃣ Certain sleeping positions can stress unstable joints!

Recovery starts with finding positions your body can actually control. Visit my YouTube channel (link below) to get started, and if you find yourself needing more guidance, contact me!

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

🔗 Contact me: https://calendly.com/2bfunctional/15min

09/05/2026

✨️ Why EDS Pain Gets Worse Before Your Period ✨️

If your hypermobility pain predictably gets worse before your period, hormonal changes may be part of the reason.

✨️Hormones can influence connective tissue and pain sensitivity

✨️Joint symptoms may fluctuate throughout the cycle

✨️Fatigue can also increase

✨️Your usual level of stability may temporarily change

Tracking patterns with your cycle can help you anticipate symptom changes to be better prepared.

Visit my YouTube channel (link below) to learn more, and if you find yourself needing more guidance, contact me!

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

🔗 Contact me: https://calendly.com/2bfunctional/15min

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