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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,…

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.

Hormones and Hypermobility

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

ENDOMETRIOSIS AND hEDS?

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

PAIN and FATIGUE?

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

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.

Physical therapy for hypermobility!

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

Gyrotonic 101: How Can it Help You?

Gyrotonic is a unique and specialized approach to movement that addresses all components of the body. Rather than focusing on one aspect...

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...

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