Show Notes
Hypermobility syndromes often include an extremely sensitive nervous system. This makes nervous system regulation an essential skillset for bendy people. Jill Miller is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, athletics, massage, and pain management. In this episode, Jill describes specific practices that can help people with hypermobility learn to regulate their nervous systems.
Here are some highlights of the episode: Jill’s personal experience with hypermobility Why learning to feel and identify body sensations is such a key skillset for bendy people. How self-massage can help you explore sensation and learn about your inner emotional experience Breathing mechanics for nervous system regulation Exploration of the three zones of respiration Why breathing dysfunction can contribute to neck and shoulder pain, thoracic outlet, carpal tunnel and other complaints Why resting can sometimes feel uncomfortable for bendy people The 5 P’s of the parasympathetic nervous system and how to work with them. The Hypermobility Hub Waitlist Yoga Tune Up
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Host Dr. Libby Hinsley interviews pelvic floor physical therapist and author Dr. Amy Stein, founder of Beyond Basics Physical Therapy. Stein discusses the strong overlap she sees between hypermobility and pelvic floor dysfunction (estimating about 70% of her patients), including patterns of pelvic floor gripping used for stability, pelvic pain, prolapse, hernias, constipation/IBS symptoms, possible pelvic congestion, and bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction across all genders.