Talking Pain and Hypermobility with Dr Bluestein | Finding Your Range Podcast S2:E3

This podcast episode features Dr. Linda Bluestein, an integrative medicine physician and former ballet dancer, who specializes in treating hypermobile dancers and performing artists. Dr. Bluestein shares her personal journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), which ended her professional dance aspirations. The discussion delves into the challenges hypermobile dancers face, where hypermobility both aids and hinders their performance, often leading to long-term injuries. She outlines the importance of proper body awareness (proprioception), controlled movement, strengthening exercises over passive stretching, and avoiding overstretching to prevent injury. Dr. Bluestein's approach integrates traditional and alternative therapies, emphasizing personalized treatment to manage symptoms and improve dancers' career longevity. Her insights provide valuable guidance not just for dancers but also for anyone dealing with hypermobility-related issues.