239 Living with Hypermobility with Dr. Melissa Koehl, PT, DPT

What if your flexibility is actually causing your pain?

Hypermobility is more than just being bendy - it’s a connective tissue condition that can affect your joints, your gut, your nervous system, and more.

I just thought it was totally normal to be able to hyperextended my knees 🙊

In this episode of The Body Nerd Show, I’m joined by physical therapist and movement specialist Dr. Melissa Koehl, who shares her personal and professional experience with hypermobility.

From a career-ending injury as a competitive gymnast to developing her own method for managing pain and building strength, Dr. Melissa is a wealth of knowledge for anyone navigating life in a hypermobile body.

We’re digging into the real-life impact of hypermobility, including how it affects your gut, your nervous system, and your daily movement.

You’ll learn:

• Why hypermobility is more than just being bendy
• Why building strength is key for long-term pain relief and injury prevention
• The gut health and hypermobility connection
• How to navigate the healthcare system as a hypermobile person

All the links:

• Ground Control Course with Dr. Melissa
• Chimera Health - Dr. Melissa's Website
• @dr.melissakoehl.pt on Instagram
• 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
• www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
• Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
• TikTok @ aewellness
• Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
• 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!

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