Episode 36: Hypermobility with MD Linda Bluestein

In the episode, integrative pain medicine physician and hypermobility expert Dr. Linda Bluestein discusses hypermobility, particularly Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), and their broad spectrum ranging from joint hypermobility to complex syndromes. She emphasizes that joint hypermobility is not a diagnosis but can manifest in various ways, leading to different clinical presentations. Dr. Bluestein highlights the significant overlap between hypermobility and mental health issues, such as anxiety, and touches on proprioceptive challenges that hypermobile individuals often face. Drawing on her experience as both a practitioner and a former ballet dancer, she offers insights into managing hypermobility, particularly in physical activities like yoga, advocating for adaptations that support stability and function. She also discusses the importance of medical professionals understanding and acknowledging the potential surgical and anesthetic considerations for patients with EDS, offering resources like research papers and practical advice for patient advocacy in medical settings.