10/20/2025 Most of us grow up hearing that stretching “lengthens muscles” or “loosens joints.” But when it comes stretching, we are making changes to the nervous system, not true muscle length. This is important when we are thinking about those...
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, you’ve probably been told to “be careful” with exercise. While caution is valid, inactivity can be more harmful to your body. The right kind of strength training can help maintain and...
10/06/2025 If you’re over 60 and have been told to avoid lifting weights or "take it easy,"I want to challenge that mindset. The truth is, many older adults are not fragile; they’re just undertrained. Muscle mass and strength naturally decline...
09/29/2025 What people think massage does to their muscles: It is common knowledge that soft tissue massage breaks up knots or breaks up scar tissue. Although this is widely believed, at a scientific level, this is not accurate about what is...
09/15/2025 One of the most confusing experiences for people with hypermobility is feeling “tight” despite having a greater normal range of motion. How can you be both loose and stiff? Can You Be Both Hypermobile and Stiff? When the body senses...
09/08/2025 Hypermobility doesn't disappear as we age, but it does change. In youth, hypermobile people may appear “graceful” or “double-jointed.” With time, the side effects become more noticeable: subluxations, chronic pain, and fatigue. As we...
08/25/2025 Think you need an hour-long workout to benefit your health, but don't always have the time? Think again. Movement “snacks,” which are short bursts of activity done throughout the day, can be just as powerful for improving longevity and...
08/18/2025 Living with hypermobility often means navigating a world that isn’t designed for your body. Everyday activities like typing, cooking, or even standing can leave you fatigued or flared up. Here are a few PT-approved strategies for joint...
08/11/2025 If you’ve been told to stretch tight muscles because you’re in pain, but it keeps making you feel worse, you’re not alone. For hypermobile individuals, stretching has a time and a place, but may not be the best thing for you right now....