Help! I'm Hypermobile

Hypermobility and Exercise? It's Complicated

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 at middle age is here: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-011-9256-y⁠ Connect with Me TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hypermobilityhelpline⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehypermobilityhelpline/⁠ Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOCFdg5UY2ZSJVI0C9gI4Vw⁠ Work with Me If you wish to learn more about my clinical work with both remote and in-person patients, you can visit my website here: ⁠⁠https://www.hypermobilityhelpline.com/⁠⁠ Contact Me If you wish to contact me directly, please send an email to alex@youractiveambition.co.uk Join Me! Looking for a little "hypermobile home" on the internet where you can learn more about hypermobility and connect with others? Well, be sure to check out Hypermobility HQ Hypermobility HQ is a private membership community that gives the scientifically-minded hypermobile person a non-judgemental place to share thoughts, strategies, and experiences on navigating life in a hypermobile body. Because incurable does not mean untreatable! For more info and to make sure you don't miss the launch make sure you're subscribed to my mailing list. You can sign up here: stan.store/HypermobilityHelpline Words Matter! If you wish to read the National Institutes of Health style guide on inclusive and gender-neutral language, you can find it here: ⁠https://www.nih.gov/nih-style-guide/inclusive-gender-neutral-language⁠ And finally, make sure you're subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your brand spanking-new episodes (for the foreseeable future a new episode will be released every other week). Best wishes in health (and everything else!), Alex Hypermobility + Sports Specialist Osteopath M. Ost. BA (Hons) G.OsC. Reg. 10375 Director of Active Ambition Ltd.

Why Are Hypermobile People in Pain?

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 this research paper to learn more about mechanotransduction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4491211/ And you can find out more about skeletal muscle remodelling and how inflammation plays a role in that process here: https://iv.iiarjournals.org/content/23/5/779.long Connect with me on: TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hypermobilityhelpline⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehypermobilityhelpline/⁠ Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOCFdg5UY2ZSJVI0C9gI4Vw⁠ Words Matter! If you wish to read the National Institutes of Health style guide on inclusive and gender-neutral language, you can find it here: ⁠https://www.nih.gov/nih-style-guide/inclusive-gender-neutral-language⁠ If you wish to learn more about my clinical work with both remote and in-person patients, you can visit my website here: ⁠https://www.hypermobilityhelpline.com/⁠ If you wish to contact me directly, please send an email to alex@youractiveambition.co.uk And finally, make sure you're subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your brand spanking-new episodes (for the foreseeable future a new episode will be released every other week). Best wishes in health and everything else, Alex Hypermobility + Sports Specialist Osteopath M. Ost. BA (Hons) G.OsC. Reg. 10375 Director of Active Ambition Ltd. Creator of The Hypermobility Helpline

Incurable Does Not Mean Untreatable!

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/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOCFdg5UY2ZSJVI0C9gI4Vw Words Matter! If you wish to read the National Institutes of Health style guide on inclusive and gender-neutral language, you can find it here: https://www.nih.gov/nih-style-guide/inclusive-gender-neutral-language If you wish to learn more about my clinical work with both remote and in-person patients, you can visit my website here: https://www.hypermobilityhelpline.com/ If you wish to contact me directly, please send an email to alex@youractiveambition.co.uk And finally, make sure you're subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your brand spanking-new episodes (for the foreseeable future a new episode will be released every other week). Best wishes in health and everything else, Alex Hypermobility + Sports Specialist Osteopath M. Ost. BA (Hons) G.OsC. Reg. 10375 Director of Active Ambition Ltd. Creator of The Hypermobility Helpline

Speaking with Doctors is Hard (So Here are My Strategies)

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.ehlers-danlos.com/heds-diagnostic-checklist/ Connect with me on: TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hypermobilityhelpline⁠ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehypermobilityhelpline/⁠ Youtube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOCFdg5UY2ZSJVI0C9gI4Vw⁠ Words Matter! If you wish to read the National Institutes of Health style guide on inclusive and gender-neutral language, you can find it here: ⁠https://www.nih.gov/nih-style-guide/inclusive-gender-neutral-language⁠ If you wish to learn more about my clinical work with both remote and in-person patients, you can visit my website here: ⁠https://www.hypermobilityhelpline.com/⁠ If you wish to contact me directly, please send an email to alex@youractiveambition.co.uk And finally, make sure you're subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your brand spanking-new episodes (for the foreseeable future a new episode will be released every other week). Best wishes in health and everything else! -Alex Hypermobility + Sports Specialist Osteopath M. Ost. BA (Hons) G.OsC. Reg. 10375 Director of Active Ambition Ltd. Creator of The Hypermobility Helpline

Help! I'm Hypermobile Trailer

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!