Flexible, but still tight? DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss tests and ways to determine if you are hypermobile, speaking into the spectrum of hypermobility that ranges from localized to Elhers-Danlos Syndrome. Explaining the neurophysiology of tightness briefly, they dive into how you can reduce the sensation of tightness through strength, using examples to relieve tightness in the hamstrings, inner thighs, chest, quadriceps, and hip flexor tightness. They provide a few tips for passive stretching, yoga, and hypermobility, and discuss how mindful breathing can support tightness relief.

What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

03:11 - How do you know if you are hypermobile

04:25 - Spectrum of Hypermobility

05:15 - Elhers-Danlos Syndrome

07:25 - How to reduce the tightness sensation?

08:08 - TIghtness in hamstrings?

11:29 - Tightness at inner thighs?

12:50 - Awareness with yoga postures

13:38 - Tightness in pec areas?‌‌

14:40 - Quad Tightness?‌‌

15:24 - Hip Flexor Tightness‌‌

16:18 - Reduce tension in the body with mindful breathing

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