What should we add to part 2 flexy fam?!We cover the reasons behind each of these as well as tips/hacks in our hypermobility program 🙌 #hypermobility #hypermobile #hypermobileehlersdanlossyndrome #hypermobileeds #hypermobileehlersdanlos #heds #hypermobilityspectrum #hypermobilityspectrumdisorder #hsd #jointhypermobilitysyndrome #jointhypermobility #hypermobilitysyndrome #ehlersdanlos #ehlersdanlossyndrome #ehlersdanlosawareness #edsawareness #hypermobilejoints #zebragang #yoga #fyp #chronicpainlife

A stretch that your neck will love! The levator scapulae, upper trapezius, paraspinals, and suboccipitals will be getting stretched with this lovely maneuver. With the above stretch, it is important to remember to do it gently. There is no need to crank your head down - that can result in more guarding. Stretches on their own are often not the solution to eliminating the pain forever. In some instances, doing a single stretch can resolve the issue for a long time, however, for a majority of people a stretch offers temporary relief (a few minutes, a few hours, or a day), then the tightness comes back. This stretch can be helpful for providing you with some relief while you are working, driving for long periods, or to allow you to do the things that will ultimately make the biggest difference - strengthen and move. Often, if we feel that a muscle is tight, we immediately try to stretch it. We find ourselves doing this for weeks or months without long-term relief. If this sounds like you, then it is time to work on strengthening the muscles instead. “But won’t strengthening a muscle make it tighter!??!?!” No. “Tightness” is most often a neurological response and usually a result of weakness around the joint. The body senses that you don’t have much strength around the joint and can respond by increasing the stretch reflex and “locking things down.” This creates the sensation of tightness. Sitting tall, reaching the top of your head to the ceiling, and gently pressing your hand into the front, sides, and back of your head while resisting movement is a great and safe place to start strengthening. Hold this for 5-30 seconds in each direction. Isometric exercises are generally a great place to start when there is pain. Doing this simple move each day can be a quick way to offer long-term neck pain relief. #neckstretch #necktightness #neckflexibility #traptightness #tighttrap #neckmobility #neckstrength #headache #neckpain #neckache #cervicalpain #levatorscapulae #trapezius #paraspinals #heds #eds #hypermobility

Replying to @Kasandra 🦄 i hope this helps! #ehlersdanlos #ehlersdanlossyndrome #hypermobileehlersdanlossyndrome #hypermobility #hypermobileeds #hypermobileehlersdanlos #zebra #chronicpain

Does anyone relate? Or is this just me? 😅 #Hypermobility #HypermobileEhlersDanlosSyndrome #ConnectiveTissueDisorder

Replying to @Carrie 10/10 chronic illness/chronic pain purchase #chronicillness #chronicallyill #ci #tubefed #feedingtubeawareness #tubefeeding #gjtube #gastroparesis #gp #tubie #chronicpain #ehlersdanlos #ehlersdanlossyndrome #heds #hypermobile #hypermobility #hypermobileehlersdanlossyndrome #pots #potssyndrome #potsawareness #dysautonomia

If anything in this video resonates, comment "Bendy," and we will send you free information about connective tissue hypermobility: what it is and how to test for it. Hypermobility often refers to genetic differences in a person's connective tissue. It does not refer to flexibility, although increased flexibility can be a symptom of connective tissue hypermobility. There are some very flexible people on Instagram, such as @movementbydavid and @hildersonjoachim. Both of these individuals mention that they have had to put in YEARS of work to achieve their flexibility. Meanwhile, there are some individuals who have always been able to drop into the splits or put their arms behind their heads without ever having to formally train those movements. However, people who are naturally "flexible" often experience lots of joint pain. People with hypermobile connective tissue disorders will usually present with more than just musculoskeletal issues - like cardiovascular issues, immune response issues (MCAS), dysautonomia, POTS, skin issues, eye and teeth problems, and the list goes on. Individuals with connective tissue disorders will benefit from lifestyle adjustments: exercise, eating a whole food diet, drinking plenty of water, improving sleep, reducing stress, and moving more throughout the day. This is true of pretty much everyone, actually. We teach people to do this through our Hypermobility program (link in bio). Disclaimer: you can be super flexible in one joint because of an injury or sport. For instance, baseball pitchers can have a VERY flexible shoulder, and someone who has severely sprained their ankle in the past may have a VERY flexible ankle as a result of lengthened ligaments. Both Katie and I have been diagnosed with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. #hypermobileehlersdanlossyndrome #hypermobile #hypermobility #flexibility #heds #hsd #hypermobilityspectrumdisorder #pots #mcas #dysautonomia #chronicpain

Save it or lose it. The ankle mobility drill you NEED 🤝 #mobility #anklemobility #mobilitytraining #hipmobility #hypermobility #shouldermobility #flexibility #strength #movement #training #physicaltherapy #exercise #crossfit #strengthtraining #wellness #stretch

Recognize the condition⁉️ Marfan syndrome - inherited connective tissue disorder that most commonly affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels and skeleton. Marfan syndrome patients are usually tall/thin with unusually long arms, legs, fingers and toes and hypermobile joints. If the #connectivetissue of the aorta (the large blood vessel that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body is affected), the condition can become life-threatening ##marfansyndrome #geneticdisorder #hypermobility #jointpains

A story about Hallie. 🖤 so proud of how far she has come. Also a thank you to the NHS. One area they always supported us in. #developmentaldelay #talipes #torticollis #hypermobility #autism #autismawareness

It looks uncomfortable but it feels comfortable in the moment #hypermobility #neurodivergent

#ad #disabilitytiktok #hypermobility #jointpain

chronic pain tips from someone with HSD and scoliosis 💗 #chronicpain #jointpain #hsd #hypermobility #scoliosis #disability #jaym0v

Replying to @reagan For the sidesleepers 💤✨ #posturetiktok#foryourbody#ergonomics#sleepingpositions#hypermobility

STOP TAKING 10MG OF MELATONIN #disability #chronicillness #ehlersdanlos #hypermobility #pots #dysautonomia #mcas #mastcell #gastroparesis #chronicpain #melatonin

ADHD Body Basics starts Feb 9th! - #adhd #adhdawareness #hypermobility #eds #ehlersdanlos #neurodivergent #fitness #executivedysfunction #audhd #mcas #pots #edszebra

Ergonomics are a great place to start especially if developing a moving practice is hard💕 Little consistent steps can go a long way✨ #posturetiktok#foryourbody#hypermobility#neurodivergent#ergonomics

Replying to @freefolkknits You guys asked for keychain options for the Tab Buddy XL, and now they’re here! All of our Tab Buddy XL Colors now come with a keyring hole, and if you plan to bring it on the go you can grab an optional easy-open keychain clasp separately in the shop! Keychain holes also will be added to all our XL designs soon, so keep watch for that drop as well! #tabbuddies #tabbuddyxl #accessibility #keychain #nails #arthritis #carpaltunnel #fibromialgia #eds #hypermobility #newyearnewaura

Have you had a conversation like this? 😭 Just because someone looks happy and healthy doesn’t mean they are - be kind ❤️ #pots #potssyndrome #posturalorthostatictachycardiasyndrome #dysautonomia #pmdd #endometriosis #hypermobility #chronicillness #chronicpain #fyp #xybca #skit #relatable

No equipment needed, just some space on the floor and 5 minutes and you can hit a tonne of things that will set you up for the day! Here’s Jenni with a hips and upper back flow #mobility #mobilityflow #yoga #stretching #goodhabits #hypermobility #strength #girlsthatlift

Replying to @Kristina If crossing can be avoided even some of the time that can help the body in many ways! #posturetiktok#positioninghacks#foryourbody#ergonomics#hypermobility

Check out all parts ✨🙏🏻 #foryourbody#backpain#posturetiktok#hypermobility

whatcha think, love the results??? 💗 #wheelchair #decor #wheelie #fyp #chronicallyill #tubie #spoonie #🦓 #pots #mcas #smas #mito #gp #ehlersdanlossyndrome #tilite #valentinesday #valentines #❤️ #ehlersdanlos #mobilityaid #chair #hypermobility #travel #college #heart #pink #red #green #cute #cat #kitten #tabbycat #silly

Not everyone needs to be flexible but everyone deserves to be pain free. #hypermobility #heds #flexibility #painrelief #softtissuetherapy #softtissue #myofascialrelease

All parts out🥰 #sleepingpositions#foryourbody#posturetiktok#hypermobility#ergonomics #greenscreensticker

My little neurodivergent body takes all the ergominca tricks✨ Explaination in video next to this one! #posturetiktok#foryourbody#hypermobility#neurodivergent

It really be like that everyday. #hypermobility #hypermobile

I do posture strengthening 3x a week 20 minutes and this will be a forever routine because of my hypermobility ✨ I have lots of posture routine up throughout my content! #posturetiktok#hypermobility#forwardheadposture

Day 2 of using the body balm by @mallowsbeauty and so far so good! Stay tuned friends, help is on the way dear!🫶🏻🖤 #chronicpain #hypermobility #hypermobile #booktokers #holliebooktok #booktok #bookcommunity

#Hypermobility #hyperflexibility ##exercise##startingschool24##thefloorislava##preschooler##fypシ゚viral##fypage##spotlight##perfectfortoddlers##fpyシ

So does that mean bad or not? #hypermobility