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Moving Naturally with Hypermobility – how to find out what hurts and why it's important to helping manage chronic pain
Moving Naturally with Hypermobility – how to find out what hurts and why it’s important to helping manage chronic pain One of the best ways we can help our symptoms associated with hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, is by taking the time to educate ourselves on basic human anatomy & physiology (A&P). Combine basic knowledge on A&P, …
Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar
Moving Naturally with Hypermobility seminar On June 18th, 2015, I gave my first Moving Naturally with Hypermobility Seminar. This seminar was put together as a partnership between myself and 2 local DPTs, Chris Gnip and Victor Chang. Chris is someone I’ve personally been working with, after trying to find a PT who really did understand EDS …
My butt is flat! Why sitting too much causes chronic pain, muscle atrophy and problems moving around.
My butt is flat! Why sitting too much causes chronic pain, muscle atrophy and problems moving around. This post is reposted from last spring and added to, because it’s one of the most searched topics on my site. I figured posting it again and including additional information and resources may be helpful. My butt is …
#EDSFitTip – the Hip Hinge. A Natural Movement/Restorative Exercise Daily Movement.
(Featured pic is proper form for hip hinge – others are examples of going too far) The “hip hinge” is the perfect natural movement exercise that can be done easily. The point is to feel and learn how to engage the muscles that attach to your pelvis/SI joint and knees and to help prevent or …
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#Just5Minutes even while on vacation
No equipment needed and videos are free on YouTube! My workout today was: – 2.41 mile walk with my husband on the beach (slower pace) for the #AmericaRuns5k benefitting EDS Wellness with Charity Footprints – Power Yoga Video with Michelle Goldstein (1hr) – https://youtu.be/FPR1I1qF6DA – Tracey Anderson’s Butt and Glutes 20 min workout –https://youtu.be/X7RDfw0NuZ8 The …
#EDSFitTip – Standing leg exercises for Hypermobility and Dysautonomia or POTS
#Just5Minutes – even in the OR! Calf raises are a great way to build strength in your feet, ankles, and calves. They also help keep blood from pooling in your legs, because when your muscles contract, they help pump your blood around your body (i.e. backup from your legs). One of the exercises that are …
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Wego Health – Health Activist Awards Nominee for Lifetime Achievement Award
The other day, I found out that I was nominated for the Wego Health Lifetime Achievement Health Activist Award. Even though I’m not familiar with this process and how the winners are chosen, it’s an honor to be nominated. Below are a few links to the nominee profile that I was asked to set up, how …
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Life by Design – Gratitude for doing what I love
I started my first business 10+ years ago after I had baby #1 after I was diagnosed with EDS. This business was also started after being on long-term disability from my “career” job, one that I loved, and after facing the decision to accept or decline permanent social security disability at age 27yo. I declined it. …
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Yoga Therapy at Any Age?
Earlier today, I saved an article to read later. The article that I saved was about an 85-year old woman, living with severe osteoporosis and a terrible hunch back, who made incredible progress in her posture and pain through yoga. Tonight, after YTT (Yoga Instructor Training), I finally had the chance to read the article …