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Pain Management Episodes

Nov. 21, 2024

Finding the Right PT for You with Wendy Wagner (Ep 120)

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, welcomes Chicago-based physical therapist Wendy Wagner to discuss the unique challenges of physical therapy for hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Wendy, who personally manages EDS, postural …

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Oct. 31, 2024

My Life With EDS | Office Hours (Ep 117)

In "My Life With EDS", a personal solo episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, opens up about her journey from aspiring ballet dancer to renowned hypermobility expert. Dr. Bluestein shares her struggles with joint …

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Oct. 10, 2024

Yoga Warning: Are You Putting Your Joints at Risk? with Lara Heimann …

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, sits down with physical therapist and yoga expert Lara Heimann to uncover the hidden dangers of yoga for hypermobile individuals. As the creator of the LYT …

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Oct. 3, 2024

Cutting-Edge Pain Relief Without Surgery with Dr. John Pitts (Ep 113)

In this special on-site episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, sits down face to face with Dr. John Pitts! Dr. Pitts, an expert in regenerative medicine, shares cutting-edge treatments for hypermobility and chronic pain. …

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Sept. 5, 2024

How EDS and HSD Impact Fascia and Pain with Tina Wang, MD (Ep 109)

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, welcomes Dr. Tina Wang, a leading expert in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and fascia research. Dr. Wang delves into the complexities of fascia, particularly its role in …

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Aug. 29, 2024

Overcoming Pain in EDS: Building Stronger Bodies with Whealth Founder…

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, chats with Katie and Andrew Dettelbach, founders of Whealth, a program dedicated to helping people with hypermobility and chronic pain. Both Katie and Andrew have hypermobile …

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Aug. 22, 2024

Grief, Healing, and Mental Health Strategies for Chronic Illness with…

In this insightful episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with Dr. Natasha Trujillo, a licensed sports psychologist specializing in grief, loss, and chronic illness. Dr. Trujillo discusses the complex emotional landscape of grieving when faced with …

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Aug. 8, 2024

Understanding the Brain's Role in Chronic Pain with Kaitlin Touza, Ph…

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Kaitlin Touza, a renowned pain psychologist. Dr. Touza delves into the complexities of chronic pain, explaining how the nervous …

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June 6, 2024

101. Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Chronic Illness with Ashok Gupta

In this conversation, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Ashok Gupta about his experience breaking the vicious cycle of chronic illness when he had ME-CFS. They discuss the impact of chronic conditions, the brain's priority of s...

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May 30, 2024

Milestones and Reflections: 100 Episodes of Bendy Bodies with Linda B…

Dr. Linda Bluestein celebrates 100 episodes of Bendy Bodies discussing the most rewarding part of hosting the podcast and the challenges of podcasting. She emphasizes the importance of balancing the complexity of EDS and the ...

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May 9, 2024

97. Learning to Spot the Signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes with Guest …

In this special “EDS Awareness Month” episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast , founder Dr. Linda Bluestein and guest host Kate Colbert discuss how everyone can learn to spot the signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Dr. Bluestein em...

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April 11, 2024

95. Pain Care Redefined: Non-Drug Therapies for Pain Relief with Heat…

Dr. Heather Tick, a renowned pain expert, discusses non-drug therapies for pain relief; applying the principles of integrative medicine for comprehensive pain care. She emphasizes the need for education and understanding of p...

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Feb. 29, 2024

92. Empowering Zebra Warriors: THE Guide to Effective Physical Therap…

In this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, Dr. Lillian Holm discusses effective physical therapy for EDS and HSD and the importance of correcting function to achieve pain relief and tolerance for exercise. She explains why physical therapy may not always lead …

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Feb. 22, 2024

91. Hand Problems in EDS with Corinne McLees, OT and Hand Coach

In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein and Corinne McLees discuss hand problems in EDS including pain, weakness, and injuries. This conversation covers various topics related to hand problems, including ring splints, hand exercises, avoiding strain and hyperextension, tips for traveling, …

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Feb. 8, 2024

89. Conquering the Sleep Struggle with Roger Seheult, MD

In this conversation, Dr. Linda Bluestein discusses conquering the sleep struggle with Dr. Roger Seheult, a quadruple board-certified physician with expertise in sleep medicine. They cover topics such as challenges of working from home, sleep schedules and chronic illness, shifting …

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