200- Hypermobility & Pelvic Floor Issues // Why Being Flexible Isn't Always an Advantage

Have you always been the "flexible" one? And/Or Do you have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)?

Can you easily touch your palms to the floor, bend into unusual positions, or feel like your joints are extra loose?

While flexibility is often seen as a good thing, hypermobility can come with its own unique challenges—especially when it comes to pelvic floor health, core stability, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and chronic pain.

In this episode, Dr. Des explores the often-overlooked connection between hypermobility and pelvic floor dysfunction, why many hypermobile women experience symptoms such as leaking, prolapse, pelvic pain, and instability, and what they can do to better support their bodies.

If you've ever felt like you're constantly stretching but still feel tight, this episode may explain why.

In This Episode, We Explore:

🦓 What hypermobility actually is

🦓 Why hypermobility is more common in women

🦓 Common symptoms associated with hypermobility

🦓 The connection between hypermobility and pelvic floor dysfunction

🦓 Why hypermobile people often feel tight despite being flexible

🦓 Why stretching isn't always the answer