Jeannie Di Bon

24/04/2026

Diagnosis matters.

24/04/2026

Filming today 🎥

A strength training program designed specifically for hypermobility, not copied from the fitness world.

Because more load isn’t the answer if you have hypermobility. Better input is. And of course nervous system safety is key.

This is about control, progression, and outcomes.

If you’re interested in trying a strength training program, come check this out soon.

Do you weight train?

22/04/2026

Hip hypermobility in hEDS and HSD often does not start where you expect it to. Instability and compensatory patterns throughout the whole body are frequently what drive hip symptoms.

In my latest post, I break down what is actually happening in hypermobile hips and where movement therapy begins.

Save this post if hip pain is something you manage, and see below for the direct link.

21/04/2026

Excited to be presenting at this event in June.

You asked for pain, so we’re giving you pain!

Don’t panic, you don’t need to brace yourself, but our recent Members’ survey highlighted pain as the topic they most want to find out more about, and we know it’s relatable to everyone, which is why we are dedicating the next two months to the topic!

Tonight, our Members will enjoy their monthly webinar with Eric Franklin, who is kicking off our run-up to the big event. Our Member Webinars in May and June will also be focused on the topic before we conclude with our weekend of Understanding Pain at the end of June.

So what is our ‘Understanding Pain’ event all about? On the weekend of the 27th and 28th June, we will be hosting it, online, and it’s packed with expert speakers. Here’s what you can enjoy on Day 1 -

- Marc Ellis - The Dynamic Self Model and Pain: From Nociception to Perception—Rewiring Brain Maps through Neuroplasticity
- Karen Kirkness - Pandora’s Box: The Molecular Memory of Pain
- Jeannie di Bon and Tina Wang (joint presentation) - Hypermobility: A Functional Approach to Pain in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Saturday will finish with a discussion of the Advisory Panel and a chance for delegates to ask questions.

This is a weekend for everyone! Read more here - https://bit.ly/TFH-PAIN - and secure your place to join us in June. Early Bird price currently available so don’t miss it! As always, our Members receive an excellent discount - available throughout. See you there!

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20/04/2026

Why I do it this way for our community.

After working in this space for nearly two decades, certain patterns become very clear. I noticed that Hypermobile people were not failing at exercise because they lacked effort. Far from it. These were some of the most motivated people I’d ever worked with. I mean no one wants to live in daily pain & fatigue. I still struggle why people would assume we’re lazy.

Most have people had
• followed the advice
• been consistent
• done the exercises they were given

And yet still felt:
• stuck
• inconsistent
• unsure why nothing is holding

At that point, it’s no longer about motivation and more about understanding what the Hypermobile body actually needs.

Movement is not just something you do. It is something the body has to organise, understand, feel and importantly tolerate.

If those elements aren’t in place, even the “right” approach will produce inconsistent results.

That is why I don’t focus on giving more exercises. In fact, Less is More in hypermobility. Because more input does not solve a problem of organisation.

Over time, you see that progress is not driven by variety or intensity. It’s not about ‘just get stronger’.

What I focus on is helping people understand what is actually happening in their body.

Because once that becomes clear:
• you stop guessing
• you stop blaming yourself
• and you start making decisions & designing programs that are specific to your body

That doesn’t make progress instant. I am not offering a quick fix but a lasting & sustainable one.

Have you ever felt nothing quite works in the long term? Let me know your exercise experiences.

19/04/2026

Why one side of your body feels different. Ever had this?

Now this can apply to any exercise. I’m not suggesting we can all do this exercise. But it would apply to supine, prone, sitting & standing work. And of course every day activities.

If one side of your body feels different to the other, it’s easy to assume something is wrong.

People often describe one side as:
• weaker
• tighter
• less stable
• harder to control
• more effortful

But these sensations don’t always reflect a simple strength problem.

They can reflect differences in how each side of the body:
• organises movement
• distributes load
• recruits muscles
• processes sensory input

The two sides of the body are not identical. And we will probably never be perfectly symmetrical.

They have:
• different movement histories
• different habits
• different patterns of use
• and often slightly different roles in daily life

In hypermobility, where joint feedback may be less consistent, these differences can feel more pronounced.

The side that feels “harder” is often the side where:
• control is less automatic
• coordination requires more effort
• timing is less refined
• the system has less confidence

This can show up as:
• shakiness
• hesitation
• reduced fluidity
• increased fatigue

Over time, as coordination improves, the difference between sides often becomes less noticeable. Not because the body becomes perfectly symmetrical because it never will. But because both sides become more organised and adaptable.

Have you ever noticed this in your body?

18/04/2026

So what’s the result of the exercise approach not being changed & hypermobility is not understood?

It gets simplified. It gets generic. When hypermobility is simplified too much, people are often told to just stretch, strengthen, or correct their posture.

And sometimes that helps some people. But sometimes it doesn’t.

And when it doesn’t, people push harder. They try to make it work. Or they stop altogether, either because they’ve got injured, or they become fearful of these exercises. Or they start to lose trust in their body.

That’s the part that concerns me most. Not just the symptoms but what people start to believe about themselves.

This is what needs to be addressed.

17/04/2026

Movement advice for hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome needs to look different.

When you live with hEDS or HSD, chronic pain, fatigue, or POTS, “just move more” can trigger guilt and pressure rather than motivation. How many of us have been told to just go exercise but without any real guidance as to what that should look like.

Movement matters. But for us it needs to be safe, supported, adaptable, and paced for you.

Every month in my newsletter I share movement guidance and nervous system tools designed specifically for hypermobility and hEDS. No generic advice. Just what actually works for our bodies.

Link to sign up in the comments. It’s out tomorrow! Can’t wait to share with you.

16/04/2026

Guess what I’ve seen most of in my hypermobility movement clinic over the past 14 years?

Despite what we’re told, it’s not laziness or lack of motivation to exercise. Over the years, a pattern became very clear to me.

People aren’t lacking effort. They’re often doing exactly what they’ve been told. And some more!

But when outcomes don’t match expectations, the assumption becomes:

• “I must be doing it wrong”
• “My body doesn’t respond”

In many cases, the issue isn’t effort. It’s a mismatch. This mismatch is part of a much bigger problem.

Mismatch between:
• the demands placed on the body
• and what our systems are able to support

Recognising that changes the starting point. And we need to change this starting point to get better outcomes for patients.

15/04/2026

Ever feel worse after a massage if you have hypermobility?

Massage and hEDS or HSD is one of the questions I hear most from clients. Is it safe? Can it cause a flare? Does it actually help? If you have symptomatic hypermobility, this one is for you.

I’ve wanted to answer this properly for a long time, so I brought in someone who really knows. Jessica Janneman .therapies is an Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist who specializes in hEDS and lives with it herself.

Full article in comments below.

14/04/2026

Hypermobility and movement: it’s not about the range, it’s about the control.

If you’ve spent years being told to stretch further, work harder, or push through, this one’s for you.

For hEDS, HSD, and symptomatic hypermobility, range of motion is rarely the problem. Control is. And learning to move with control rather than chasing range is one of the most important shifts you can make during Move More Month and beyond.

This is the foundation of my Integral Movement Method. Not how far you can go, but how well you can move through what you have.

Small. Slow. Controlled. That’s movement that works for us.

Save this if it reframes something for you.

More on moving well with hEDS and HSD this month at The Zebra Club.

12/04/2026

It’s Foot Awareness Month. I wanted to talk about how the foot position impacts our whole body.

Do you find yourself standing with the feet turned out and slightly wider apart?

This is often labelled as “poor alignment.” But in many cases, it reflects a strategy, not a mistake.

A wider stance:
• increases base of support
• reduces balance demand
• lowers the need for fine stabilisation

Turning the feet out can:
• change how load travels through the hips, knees, and ankles
• reduce the need for precise forward alignment
• create a position that feels more stable or familiar

In hypermobility, where joints may provide less passive feedback, the system often prefers positions that feel more predictable and require less effort to maintain.

This doesn’t mean the position is ideal long term. But it does mean it makes sense.

Forcing the feet straight without improving:
• foot awareness
• ankle control
• hip coordination
• overall load management

often leads to:
• increased tension
• over-correction
• fatigue
• or discomfort elsewhere

Sustainable change comes from building:
• awareness of foot contact
• the ability to shift weight
• control through different positions

Foot position is not just about alignment. It’s a whole body organisation. It reflects how the whole system is organising itself.

How do you find standing easiest?