Should you RICE?! @MovementbyDavid and I had some fun at Crossfit Charlotte. #sportsinjury #sports #injuryrehab #athlete #exercise #fitness

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

Simple banded cheat exercise. You can use any resistance band for this depending on your level of fitness and strength. Move with control rather than momentum. #exercise #fitness #resistancebands #exercises #chestworkout

Wait for the end… Eager to master your first pull-up? Here's a simple guide to get you started. If you're experiencing shoulder pain that stops you from doing any of these exercises, just comment "shoulder," and we'll send you our free shoulder pain relief series. Achieving pull-ups is a gradual process, but once you've mastered them, you can keep up your strength with just a handful of pull-ups each month. Let's dive into the exercises. First up, the U-Row, which is fantastic for strengthening the midpoint of your pull-up. You'll need to attach some rings to a crossbar; TRX straps aren't ideal here due to their inward tension. Position your hips directly beneath the attachment, then hinge at the hips while pulling up to create "goal post arms." Aim for 10-15 repetitions. Next, try the foot-elevated inverted row to build the raw strength needed for pull-ups. If that's too challenging, lower your feet to the ground and bend your knees to make it easier. Shoot for 10-15 repetitions. If you're still finding it tough, don't worry. With a TRX or rings, you can adjust your angle to make it more manageable. 10-15 reps. If you don't have access to this equipment, there are plenty of alternatives. Banded rows, bent-over dumbbell rows, and banded pull-aparts are excellent for building pull-up strength. 10-15 reps This list is just the beginning-there are many ways to enhance your pull-up capabilities. What exercises would you add to the mix? Banded pull-ups can help allow you to feel the activation through a full range of motion with assistance. Eccentric pull-ups - jumping up to the bar, holding yourself for a second, then slowly lowering down - are amazing at building strength in the lats and back. #gym #fitness #exercise #crossfit #pullup #pullups #athletes #personaltrainer

Does your arm ever go numb or start tingling at night? If you've got shoulder pain too, just message “Shoulder” and we’ll hook you up with a complimentary 5-day Shoulder Pain Relief series. So, why does your arm feel like that? Well, it could be a few things, but a super easy way to start fixing it is by giving some love to your pecs and those neck muscles on the side, the scalenes. Just a gentle stretch or a soft massage can do wonders. If your arm tends to take a nap while you sleep, stretching your chest might just be the trick to wave goodbye to that numbness. Plus, if you're looking to stand a bit taller and straighten out that posture, adding this stretch to your daily routine is a no-brainer, not to mention some back-strengthening exercises too. Oh, and let’s talk about your wrists and hands for a sec. When you're in any of the three positions, make sure to grip the ground with your fingers. If you don’t, your wrists might just complain about all that pressure. Remember, there’s no magic move that fixes everything. This stretch is awesome, but mixing it up with other exercises and stretches you enjoy will make your shoulders even happier. Keep it varied and feel the difference!