To brace or not to brace, that is the question! One of the most common questions I get from our patients who live with symptomatic hypermobility is, “But is it ok to wear a brace?” Let’s break it down so you feel like you have a solid understanding of the why behind wearing a brace and if it might be a good treatment strategy for you. Ok, so we’re talking about bracing for people living with symptomatic hypermobility, most commonly diagnosed with hEDS or HSD (though many are

Why moving more isn't always the first step toward feeling better If you've been living with chronic pain, hypermobility, POTS, pelvic pain, or another complex condition, you've probably heard some version of this advice: "You just need to exercise more." While exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have for improving health, it isn't always the best place to start. At Intrinsic Physical Therapy & Wellness, we often tell our patients that exercise is the tip of the ice

Many people living with hypermobility syndromes spend years searching for answers to symptoms that seem unrelated: pelvic pain, heaviness, urinary urgency, gastrointestinal dysfunction, fatigue, dizziness, and painful periods. Increasingly, research and clinical experience suggest that one often-overlooked contributor may be Pelvic Venous Disorders (PVDs)—a group of conditions involving abnormal blood flow in the veins of the pelvis. For individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Da