If you’re hypermobile or have been told you might have EDS or a hypermobility spectrum disorder, you may have noticed a pattern: Pain that doesn’t fully make sense based on imaging Dizziness, fatigue, or “weird body symptoms” Feeling stuck in fight-or-flight Symptoms that flare with stress, illness, or lack of sleep A history of injuries that seem to linger longer than expected You might also have heard that the nervous system or trauma plays a role, which can feel confusing

Guest blog post by Charlottesville Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Desiree Cafaro

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

Learn what mind-body physical therapy is and how it is integral to healing from dizziness and chronic pain.

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