We're back and we're talking about POSTURE! Misconceptions are EVERYWHERE when it comes to posture, and most of what you think you know about posture is probably wrong. Listen to today's episode to find out. . . why there's no such thing as an inherently bad (or good!) posture why we as a society have this weird obsession with "good" posture (and what it has to do with good morals) easy, actionable ways that YOU can start to modify your body positions today to feel more comfortable in your hyper...
May 09, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Exercising if you're hypermobile isn't easy. Join me on today’s episode as I reflect on my personal fitness journey and share with you 6 insights I wish I had known about hypermobility and exercise decades ago. I still use these rules both for myself and with my patients, and I hope that you find them helpful on your journey too! TODAY YOU'LL LEARN 👇 Why there is (for the most part) no such thing as an exercise that is inherently “good” or “bad” for hypermobility Why happiness matters when deve...
Mar 07, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Hypermobility affects EVERYTHING (because connective tissue is EVERYWHERE!), and pregnancy is no exception! Trigger Warning: adverse pregnancy events, pregnancy complications The biggest source of confusion when it comes to hypermobility and pregnancy is how some hypermobile people can have relatively uneventful pregnancies (in fact, some hypermobile people even report finding that pregnancy improves their symptoms in some ways!) whereas others experience serious complications relating to their ...
Feb 16, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Hypermobility and adult intimacy issues are common, but rarely talked about. In this episode you'll learn👇 2 of the most common intimacy-related injuries Alex hears about from this community (and what you can do about them) Why we need to reframe how we think about intimacy 3 conditions that affect intimacy that many people don't realise might be related to their hypermobility As always, please remember that all of the information contained within this podcast is for informational purposes ONLY...
Feb 01, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Hypermobility and period issues often go hand-in-hand😫🩸 In this episode you'll learn: Why not all bleeds are periods! (and what this might mean for your health) Why learning to chart your cycle using the Symptothermal Method can give you valuable insight into what's going on INSIDE your body How to chart 2 key biomarkers and finally, why the corpus luteum might be the coolest tissue in the human body that you don't know about! 🛒Want to get a basal body thermometer? Check out my shop! 👀 https...
Nov 07, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Workplaces are HARD to navigate as a hypermobile person!! Support is often lacking (to say the least) and hypermobile workers suffer as a result. This episode focuses on practical, actionable steps you can take to try to make your workday at least a tiny bit easier. Check out today’s episode and hear all about. . . The history of ergonomics (it's a classic tale of Good vs Evil) Why there’s NO SUCH THING AS GOOD POSTURE What you might be forgetting with your water How to reduce your risk of repet...
Oct 05, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Gut issues suck. Not only are they confusing, often painful, frequently disabling, they can even be life-threatening in some situations. I HATE GUT ISSUES (as do many of my hypermobile patients). And the general lack of support, appropriate diagnostic investigation, and treatment by the broader medical and healthcare communities doesn't help either. Suffice to say, it's currently a sh!tty situation. Tune in today and hear all about. . . why you need to think about the speed (or lack of speed) at...
Sep 20, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Feeling things can be complicated when you're hypermobile! That's why in today's episode of Help! I'm Hypermobile Alex is talking all about FEELINGS ! Here is what you will learn: what hypermobility feels like (based on her personal experience, what her patients say, as well as what she has learned from this community) why asking a hypemobile person if they're in pain might not be a simple question why when you hear the word "nerve" you need to be thinking "CONNECTIVE TISSUE" and what small fibr...
Sep 07, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today we're talking all about hypermobility + FASHION ! From head-to-toe, we'll be talking all about how your clothing choices might be helping (or hurting !) your hypermobile body. We'll be covering. . . bras + your brachial plexus compression socks, leggings , and blood pooling sunglasses + sensitivity to light and why " minimal bracing " is something that we need to start talking about more both for patients who wear braces but sometimes need a break as well as for people who don't currently ...
Aug 16, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Today we're talking all about the famous Beighton Scale!🤩 Unfortunately like many things involving hypermobility, the Beighton Scale ends up resulting in a lot of confusion and frustration for hypermobile people❤️🩹 In this episode we talk about👇 WHAT the Beighton Scale is (and what it isn't!) the HISTORY of the Beighton Scale (including a love story!) and WHY the Beighton Scale causes so many problems for hypermobile people (and what YOU can do about them!) Want to learn more?🙋♀️ JOIN THE ...
Jul 19, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today we're talking all about EXERCISE ! Topics include: why exercise can (when done safely + appropriately) literally help hypermobile people to literally rebuild their bodies a bit about Alex's personal journey with exercise, and some lessons she learned along the way 8 must-know things before starting your next exercise programme a cheat-sheet for " Am I Getting Injured or Is This Just What Exercise Feels Like? " The study that I refer to about being in the top 1/3 when it comes to strength a...
Jun 22, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Join Alex in today's episode as she explains why people with hypermobility experience pain in simple, easy-to-understand terms. By understanding the problem (which Alex believes centres around scar tissue and dysregulated inflammation), we can start to find effective treatment strategies. Because every good treatment plan begins with a "Why?" The study that I cite looking at rates of MCAS in hEDS patients can be accessed here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajmg.a.61459 Check out th...
Jun 07, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In the first-ever Help! I'm Hypermobile episode, Alex discusses her journey from being a young person struggling with symptoms relating to hypermobile connective tissue to becoming a highly sought-after specialist in the field. She also goes over everything she wishes hypermobile people knew (in less than 10mins!) and shares some exciting new announcements. Connect with me on: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@hypermobilityhelpline Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thehypermobilityhelpline/ Youtu...
Jun 07, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Speaking with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals is hard for a lot of patients, but it's especially challenging for hypermobile patients due to poor awareness and understanding of symptoms relating to hypermobile connective tissue. Join Alex as she delves into some of the challenges hypermobile patients face in today's medical systems and shares some her favourite tips for navigating those critical conversations. You can find the 2017 hEDS Diagnostic Criteria here: https://www.eh...
Jun 07, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Forget the misconceptions—being hypermobile doesn't mean you're stuck without options. Join hypermobility expert Alex as she reveals exciting breakthroughs and practical tips for managing hypermobility, HSD, and hEDS, as well as sharing insight from her own personal journey. Get ready for engaging discussions, relatable anecdotes, and maybe even a few laughs along the way. Prepare to be inspired, informed, and connected. Because incurable does not mean untreatable!...
Jun 06, 2023•37 sec
