Feeling Stuck in a Pain Flare? Here’s How to Move Forward with EDS or Hypermobility 💛 Are you in the middle of a pain flare that just won’t let up? Whether you’ve been dealing with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) for years—or are newly diagnosed—pain that lingers can feel overwhelming. You are not alone. In this video, we gently guide you through practical steps for navigating short- or long-term pain flares with compassion and clarity. You’ll learn: ✅ Common medical contributors that are often missed (like MCAS, POTS, and more) ✅ How to reflect on recent triggers—without judgment ✅ Why it’s important to stay in touch with your PT during a flare ✅ Real-world pain management tools (that don’t just focus on meds) ✅ How to break the cycle of fear, shame, and “boom or bust” patterns Join our FREE, private community for hypermobility tips, encouragement, and the latest research EDS Community: BOOK AN APPOINTMENT: Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro: When pain flares feel hopeless 00:27 – Step 1: Rule out common medical contributors (MCAS, POTS, etc.) 01:16 – Step 2: Reflect on the last 48–72 hours 01:55 – Step 3: Talk to your PT before stopping movement 02:34 – Step 4: Build your pain management toolkit 02:47 – Medications & Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) 03:03 – Better sleep strategies (CBT-I, routines) 03:15 – Diaphragmatic breathing for calm 03:39 – Gentle movement: what’s safe during a flare 03:56 – Vagus nerve stimulation techniques 04:09 – Nervous system soothing (visuals, laughter, etc.) 04:29 – Grounding techniques & distraction 04:34 – TENS units & electrical stimulation 04:48 – Acupuncture, dry needling & massage 05:06 – Compression garments & proprioception 05:18 – Grounding (earthing) for pain & sleep 05:35 – Avoiding nervous system threat signals 05:49 – Mental traps: guilt, shame & regret 06:13 – Final encouragement: you're not too far gone 06:21 – If this helped you, please like & share 06:37 – Virtual consults available at Healthy Consumer PT At Healthy Consumer PT, we take a whole-person, biopsychosocial approach to connective tissue disorders. If you feel like things are too far gone, we’re here to remind you: they’re not. There are always next steps, and you don’t have to face them alone. ✨ Nervous system support. Gentle strength. Practical hope. That’s our jam. Subscribe for science-backed, heart-centered guidance for life with hypermobility, chronic pain, and complex diagnoses. #EDSFlare #HypermobileEDS #Hypermobility #ChronicPain #NervousSystemSupport #Biopsychosocial #HealthyConsumerPT