Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
Tingling, numbness, burning, or pain in the hands can be frustrating at any time—but during pregnancy or after having a baby, it can feel overwhelming. These symptoms are often caused by carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a common condition that affects many pregnant and postpartum women. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the median nerve, which runs through a narrow […]
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Disorders: new clinical practice updates
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a Clinical Practice Update addressing the gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations and autonomic or immune dysfunction in patients with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSDs). This expert review brings attention to an often underrecognized population struggling with chronic GI and pelvic floor symptoms that significantly impair quality […]
Joint Hypermobility: Too much flexibility could be a missed clinical diagnosis
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder People with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HDS) tend to have joint hypermobility and instability making them more prone to injury and pain. However, these patients do not have other connective tissue disorders. Hypermobility describes a joint that is able to move past the normal range of motion. When a joint moves beyond its […]
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Joint pain, flexibility, bowel issues, prolapse? Difficulty finding a diagnosis? Read more about hypermobility syndromes and how they are diagnosed and treated!