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

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

And how to use it to combat pain and dizziness If you suffer from recurrent pain or dizziness, read on. This principle may be the missing link to your success. What Is Brain Retraining And Why Do We Need It? Brain Retraining is an umbrella term to encompass practices that use neuroplasticity to literally change our brains. ( learn more about neuroplasticity here ). Brain retraining can improve communication within the brain and nervous system. It can be used to enhance how t

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

Hypermobility simply means a joint that goes beyond the average range of motion - for example, someone who stands with hyperextended knees or “double jointed” elbows. Recent increased awareness around this topic has shown that hypermobility is more common than previously thought. Some estimate 1 in 10 people present as hypermobile. Although everyone with increased mobility does not experience pain, a percentage of this group do suffer from chronic or recurring pain - aptly l

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