According to a Neuro-Focused, Integrative Physical Therapist When someone asks me, “What’s the best treatment for hypermobility?” I often feel a little apologetic in my response. While I know some fun, effective neuro tricks that can help people feel more stable quickly (tongue exercises, anyone?), the real solution for managing hypermobility takes work, and unfortunately is not a quick fix. What Is Hypermobility? Hypermobility is a spectrum that describes joints that move b

In recent years, "nervous system regulation" has become more than just a buzzword—it's a crucial approach to managing our overall health and well-being. But what exactly does it mean, and where do you begin? What Is Your Nervous System? The nervous system comprises of your brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Its job is to process and respond to the information brought in through your senses. It governs everything from your thoughts and emotions to automatic functions like breathi

Less Pain and Better Movement. Dry Needling is a specialized therapeutic intervention offered by some physical therapists. It is usually offered as part of a comprehensive approach to managing pain or movement dysfunction and is growing in popularity due to its level and speed of effectiveness, short downtime, and tolerance to treatment. Our current understanding of how dry needling works is that it changes the way the muscles communicate with the brain AND how the brain comm

If you suffer from chronic or recurrent dizziness, you may have noticed that allergy season can kick up some symptoms. This post will serve as a treasure trove of actionable tip so that you can stay feeling your best and doing the things you love.   1. Keep Moving! As long as movement is safe for you, some form of movement can help lessen symptoms and in the right dosages, send signals of safety to your brain - even on the most dizzy days. For people with chronic or recurrent

What is Neuroplasticity? Neuro refers to the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) and plasticity is the ability to change. So the simplest definition of neuroplasticity is the nervous system’s ability to change. We all have this ability, but it is well-known that our ability to mold and create new connections in the brain is greatest as a baby and diminishes throughout life. But please do not get discouraged. We can tap into our body’s plasticity at any age and e