Ep 126. Just because your body CAN do something doesn't mean that it should! Were you one of those kids who was always crazy flexible? Do you go to the chiropractor because you're afraid of getting worse, not because you're actually seeing any improvement? Taylor Goldberg, a chiropractor and hypermobility coach who has dedicated her career to supporting people with hypermobility, EDS and dysautonomia, honestly answers the controversial question, "Is chiropractics a pseudoscience?" In this episode, she breaks down the four types of hypermobility, diving deep into each one and identifying common symptoms. She shares her wealth of knowledge in the field, citing tangible day-to-day tips for folks with symptomatic hypermobility, HEDS, and EDS. Taylor truly understands the profound struggle behind these conditions and will leave you feeling armed with the information to fit the puzzle pieces of your own story together.
HERE'S THE JUICE:
Why Europe's medical practice should serve as a model for the US
The importance of combining BOTH Western and functional medicine to create more patient-centered care
If there are actual benefits to getting adjusted at a chiropractor or if it's placebo
The 4 types of hypermobility and why hypermobility isn't the same as flexibility
Why asymptomatic hypermobility could become symptomatic post COVID or pregnancy
The big signs that you may have HEDS/EDS, like blood flow issues
Why strength training can be so incredibly beneficial to folks with HEDS/EDS
Exact triggers for HEDS/EDS flares and how to manage them
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