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Pain Management Episodes

Dec. 7, 2023

81. Foot Pain 101: Everything You Need to Know with EDS and HSD with …

In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein and Lisa Ralston discuss foot pain in people with EDS, HSD, and other conditions of joint hypermobility. They explore the causes of foot pain, the importance of posture and alignment, and the role of …

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Nov. 2, 2023

77. Neurosurgical Insights from Paolo Bolognese, MD and Guest Cohost …

Episode 77 covers neurosurgical insights for EDS Patients. Dr. Paolo Bolognese, a neurosurgeon specializing in EDS and related conditions, shares his journey and expertise in this conversation. He discusses the evaluation and diagnosis of EDS and craniovertebral instability, highlighting the …

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Oct. 19, 2023

76. Orofacial Pain with Robinson-Smith, DDS

Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Julie Robinson-Smith about jaw pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). They discuss the difference between TMD and TMJ, the importance of understanding TMD for everyone, and the prevalence of jaw joint problems in the general population. …

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Oct. 12, 2023

75. Cervical Instability: Thinking Beyond the Neck with Patty Stott, …

In this episode, YOUR guest is Patricia Stott, DPT , physical therapist with expertise in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and related conditions. Dr Stott and Dr Bluestein presented together on integrative approaches to pain managem...

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Oct. 5, 2023

74. Podcast Secrets and Sneak Peeks with Guest Host Kate Colbert

In this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, guest host Kate Colbert interviews Dr. Linda Bluestein about the evolution of her hypermobility EDS podcast (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes). They discuss Dr. Bluestein's career trajectory, her transition from aspiring dancer to anesthesiologist to EDS expert, …

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Aug. 31, 2023

73. Understanding Lower Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD

The lower extremities must bear the weight of our whole bodies. Problems in the hip may cause a chain reaction of aches, imbalances, or chronic issues that could manifest in the knee, ankle, or somewhere else along the kineti...

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Aug. 17, 2023

72. Examining Upper Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD

Joints of the upper extremity (eg: shoulders, elbows, fingers, etc) can be prone to subluxation and dislocation in those with joint hypermobility and/or joint instability. As we continue our discussions on common causes of pa...

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July 20, 2023

71. Examining Head, Spine, and Chest Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD

Connective tissue runs throughout your body, surrounding and connecting every system. This is what makes treating issues that arise from connective tissue disorders so difficult: when everything is connected, it’s hard to fin...

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June 29, 2023

70. Examining Abdominal Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD

Abdominal pain is an extremely common finding in people with connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). Similar to other issues patients face with EDS or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), getting ...

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June 8, 2023

69. Traveling with a Chronic Disorder with Dr. Linda Bluestein, Krist…

Travel comes with a lot of uncertainty: flights get canceled, hotel reservations are lost, luggage never turns up. But add the complications of traveling with a chronic disorder like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and voyaging becom...

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April 20, 2023

66. Codifying Upper Cervical Instability with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD

Upper cervical instability (UCI) occurs quite commonly in the mild form and more rarely in the severe form in those with symptomatic generalized joint hypermobility (S-GJH). Both can be impactful and are frequently missed. ...

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March 23, 2023

64. Demystifying Chiropractic Care with Dr. Carrie Skony

Chiropractic care has been around for over 100 years, but many people don’t quite know what it entails. Artistic athletes may be told to add regular chiropractic visits to their regimen to help relieve pain without really und...

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Dec. 15, 2022

58. Preparing for Surgery with Linda Bluestein, MD

Hypermobility disorders can lead to health complications that may require surgery. Joint hypermobility and associated conditions can present complications for surgery, anesthesia, and more. If you’re anticipating surgery, ...

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Oct. 20, 2022

54. Managing Mast Cell Pain with Linda Bluestein, MD

Mast cell disorders are prevalent in the hypermobile population, but can often go undiagnosed. Persistent pain can be initiated and perpetuated by mast cells, which have also been referred to as “gatekeepers of pain”. How c...

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Sept. 22, 2022

52. Unlocking Jaw Pain with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD

In this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, we discuss jaw pain in EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) and hypermobility with guest, Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD. Jaw pain affects a relatively large percentage of the general population, but i...

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