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

For many people, spring and fall bring mild inconveniences—sneezing, itchy eyes, and a runny nose. But for individuals living with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), allergy season can trigger a cascade of symptoms that go far beyond typical seasonal discomfort. If you’ve ever felt like your entire system “flares” when pollen counts rise, you’re not imagining it. These conditio

Pelvic floor physical therapy can be beneficial for alleviating MCAS symptoms, maybe even in ways you wouldn't expect.

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Hypermobility, dysautonomia, and MCAS can affect pelvic health. Learn about how these conditions can affect the pelvic area and what you can do about it.