Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Jan 293 min read

The Hidden Link Between Central Sensitization Syndrome (CSS) and EDS

Imagine waking up every day, knowing that even the simplest movements can trigger excruciating pain. For those living with Ehlers-Danlos...

Nov 30, 20234 min read

Why Does Hypermobility Cause Fatigue?

Imagine waking up each day feeling as if you've just run a marathon. Your body aches, your mind is foggy, and the simplest tasks feel...

Mar 26, 20233 min read

Craniocervical Instability & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Craniocervical Instability (CCI) is when the ligaments in the upper cervical spine become loose, which can lead to headaches, migraines,…

Mar 19, 20232 min read

Joint Hypermobility & Neurodiversity - Is there a link?

Individuals with joithypermobility and EDS have been found to have a difference in th brain part that processes fear and emotions.

Feb 15, 20231 min read

Hormones and Hypermobility

Although estrogen tends to stabilize collagen, progestogens loosen it...

Jan 18, 20231 min read

ENDOMETRIOSIS AND hEDS?

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), is probably the most common disease among heritable connective tissue disorders...

Jan 11, 20232 min read

PAIN and FATIGUE?

Joint sprains and subluxations are the fairly common injuries in JHS and result from overstretching the lax joint ligaments and capsule.

Jan 4, 20232 min read

If my joints are so loose, why do I feel so tight?

EDS and HSD cause increased laxity of the ligaments, which causes “looseness” of the joints.

Dec 28, 20222 min read

Physical therapy for hypermobility!

Exercises should target a specific component of movement which requires greater skill and precision.

Jan 14, 20222 min read

Hip Labral Tears & EDS/HSD

A common injury we treat here in our clinic is a hip labral tear. A labral tear occurs when the cartilage, or labrum, in your hip becomes...

Jul 2, 20203 min read

Finding Your Way Through Brain Fog

Brain fog is defined as a normally temporary state of diminished mental capacity, marked by the inability to concentrate or reason...

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