Hypermobility MD

Hypermobility MD Expert diagnosis & treatment Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Bendy Bodies podcast host. 🚫 medical advice. and others at increased risk of hypermobility disorders.
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Dr. Linda Bluestein has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and has helped countless people restore function and improve their quality of life. As a former ballet dancer and instructor, she has a special interest in treating flexibility athletes (dancers, gymnasts, acrobatic artists, etc.) As an integrative medicine physician with certification in Performing Arts Medicine, Dr. Bluestein tak

es a unique approach to the evaluation and treatment of this highly specialized population. Working with Dr. Bluestein enables you to have less pain and be more accurately diagnosed. Dr. Bluestein is an international speaker on the forefront of research on pain, hypermobility and dance medicine. Professional services include individual telemedicine visits as well as workshops and lectures for groups. Dr. Bluestein received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine followed by the completion of an anesthesiology residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. She is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

“The lower the vitamin D, the higher the risk of injury and the slower the recovery.”On today’s episode of Bendy Bodies ...
06/04/2026

“The lower the vitamin D, the higher the risk of injury and the slower the recovery.”

On today’s episode of Bendy Bodies I spoke with Dr. Gregory Plotnikoff alongside Dr. Dacre Knight of UVA Health about the critical role vitamin D plays in muscle function, bone health, tendon health, recovery, and overall performance.

Dr. Plotnikoff explains why vitamin D deficiency is often overlooked, especially in artists, athletes, performers, and highly active people who may be dealing with recurrent injuries, fatigue, pain, or prolonged recovery without realizing a deficiency could be contributing.

He also shares why vitamin D is one of the simplest things to evaluate proactively.

As Dr. Plotnikoff explains, no one wants to miss performances, training, competitions, or months of practice because of a preventable deficiency-related issue.

Vitamin D is not a cure-all, but it can be an important piece of the puzzle for some patients.

Have you had your vitamin D level checked? Did it seem to unexpectedly impact your symptoms, recovery, or overall health?



📌 Medical information shared for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

VD: Podcast reel featuring Dr. Gregory Plotnikoff speaking into a microphone with a headset while discussing vitamin D deficiency, injury risk, recovery, muscle function, and why vitamin D testing may be important for athletes, performers, and active individuals.

🎉 Substack Live Next Week! 🎉Join me and Rebecca Gluck, PA-C, for a behind-the-scenes look at how we approach the questio...
06/04/2026

🎉 Substack Live Next Week! 🎉

Join me and Rebecca Gluck, PA-C, for a behind-the-scenes look at how we approach the questions we hear every day from people with hypermobility, EDS, HSD, POTS, MCAS, chronic pain, and related conditions.

📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 2:00 PM EDT

We'll discuss common questions, how we think through complex cases, and practical pearls we've learned from working with thousands of patients and clients in this community.

Can't attend live? No worries. The recording will be available afterward.
If you haven't already, create your Substack account and follow The Bendy Bulletin so you don't miss it.

Have a question you'd like us to address? Drop it in the comments or send me a DM in advance.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Lipedema is not “just weight gain.”And for many people, finally learning that can be life-changing.On the most recent ep...
06/03/2026

Lipedema is not “just weight gain.”

And for many people, finally learning that can be life-changing.

On the most recent episode of Bendy Bodies, I spoke with Kasi Grosvenor and Jesse Cochrane from the Lipedema Foundation about what lipedema actually is, why it is so often confused with obesity or lymphedema, and how researchers and clinicians are working to better define and diagnose the condition.

Lipedema is a chronic medical condition involving a disproportionate buildup of painful adipose tissue, most commonly in the legs, hips, buttocks, and sometimes the arms or abdomen.

Unlike typical weight gain, the affected tissue is often tender, symmetrical, and resistant to traditional diet and exercise approaches.

This distinction matters.

Because when lipedema is missed, patients may spend years blaming themselves for symptoms that were never their fault.

Kasi and Jesse also explain why lipedema is still considered a clinical diagnosis, meaning there are currently no definitive biomarkers or laboratory tests to confirm it.

Instead, diagnosis often depends on pattern recognition, symptom history, and clinicians who understand the condition well enough to recognize it.

That is why education matters so much.

The Lipedema Foundation is doing incredible work to advance research, awareness, education, and better recognition of this often-misunderstood condition.

And for many patients, finally having a name for what they have been experiencing can change everything.

Had you heard of lipedema before learning about hypermobility or connective tissue disorders?



📌 Medical information shared for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

ID: Podcast screenshots featuring Dr. Linda Bluestein, Kasi Grosvenor and Jesse Cochrane from the Lipedema Foundation discussing lipedema, diagnostic challenges, painful adipose tissue, and the evolving research surrounding the condition.

I worry a lot about Microplastics and MCAS. They “have been found in human blood, placentas, breast milk, seminal fluid,...
06/03/2026

I worry a lot about Microplastics and MCAS.

They “have been found in human blood, placentas, breast milk, seminal fluid, and brain tissue.

They carry chemical hitchhikers into your cells that you cannot separate from the plastic itself.”

The “number one recommendation: start with your food and water.

Don't store or heat food in plastic. Filter or distill your water. Avoid fragranced products. And if you can smell it, it is probably a source.”

Many men are taught to ignore symptoms until they become impossible to ignore.Push through.Keep functioning.Do not compl...
06/02/2026

Many men are taught to ignore symptoms until they become impossible to ignore.

Push through.
Keep functioning.
Do not complain.

But functioning is not the same thing as being healthy.

Research shows men are significantly less likely to seek preventive care and mental health support, despite serious health risks associated with delayed diagnosis and untreated illness.

I see this often in patients living with chronic illness, chronic pain, POTS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), autonomic dysfunction, and invisible illness.

Many continue working, parenting, exercising, and showing up for everyone else while silently struggling.

Although most of my patients and clients are women, the men I work with often face many of the same challenges and, in some cases, seek help even later. Too often, they spend years minimizing symptoms, delaying care, or feeling pressure to handle everything on their own. They deserve the same compassionate, evidence-based care and support as anyone else.

Seeking care is not weakness.

You should not have to collapse before someone takes your symptoms seriously.

This Men’s Health Month, I hope more men feel empowered to listen to their bodies earlier and seek support without shame.

Save this for someone who needs the reminder:
You do not have to earn care by suffering in silence.

💬 What is one thing you wish more people understood about men’s health or invisible illness?



📌 Medical information for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider.

ID: Teal infographic carousel discussing men’s health, chronic illness, invisible illness, preventive care, and the pressure many men feel to ignore symptoms and “push through.”

05/28/2026

Doja Cat talking publicly about lipedema running in her family matters.

Because for so many people, lipedema is still dismissed as “just weight gain.”

And that assumption can delay diagnosis for years.

Lipedema is not simply “extra weight.”

It is a painful, often progressive fat and connective tissue disorder that is frequently misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and misdiagnosed as obesity or lymphedema.

On today’s episode of Bendy Bodies, I spoke with Kasi Grosvenor and Jesse Cochrane from the incredible Lipedema Foundation about why lipedema remains so misunderstood, despite affecting millions of people worldwide.

We discuss why so many healthcare providers receive little to no education about lipedema and lymphatic disorders, and why so many patients are dismissed, minimized, or told their symptoms are “all in their head.”

Kasi and Jesse also share why public awareness matters, especially as more people begin recognizing symptoms in themselves through social media, celebrity conversations, and online communities.

The Lipedema Foundation is doing such important work to advance research, education, awareness, and better recognition of this condition, and conversations like this are part of helping more people connect the dots sooner.

But awareness alone is not enough.

The goal is accurate diagnosis.
Better physician education.
Formal diagnostic criteria.
Insurance recognition.
Improved access to care.

And fewer people spending years blaming themselves for a condition they were never taught to recognize.

Had you heard of lipedema before recently?

And did a public conversation, podcast, or social media post help you connect the dots?



📌 Medical information shared for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

VD: Public clip of Doja Cat discussing lipedema running in her family, followed by a Bendy Bodies podcast clip featuring Kasi Grosvenor and Jesse Cochrane from the Lipedema Foundation discussing lipedema awareness, diagnostic challenges, medical education gaps, and the growing public recognition of lymphatic disorders.

“Just exercise more” is not good advice for many people with POTS.On the most recent episode of Bendy Bodies, I spoke wi...
05/27/2026

“Just exercise more” is not good advice for many people with POTS.

On the most recent episode of Bendy Bodies, I spoke with Dr. Dacre Knight of UVA Health about why traditional exercise recommendations can sometimes make Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) symptoms worse instead of better.

For many people with POTS, standing for long periods, repeated up-and-down movement, or upright exercise can quickly trigger dizziness, tachycardia, fatigue, nausea, pain, or post-exertional flares.

That does not mean movement is impossible.

It means movement often has to start differently.

Dr. Knight explains why seated and reclined exercises, such as recumbent biking or rowing, can help some patients build strength and improve circulation while reducing the stress of being upright.

He also shares the story of a patient who thought a rowing machine would never be possible, but with proper guidance, positioning, and modified form, was eventually able to use it regularly without triggering major pain or flares.

The goal is not to push through.

The goal is to find movement that works with your nervous system, your circulation, and your body’s current capacity.

What types of movement have felt most manageable for your POTS symptoms?



📌 Medical information shared for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

VD: Podcast clip and quote carousel featuring Dr. Dacre Knight speaking into a microphone with a headset while discussing exercise adaptations, POTS symptoms, recumbent exercise, and movement strategies for dysautonomia.

Being told “it’s just anxiety” can be deeply harmful when your body is actually sounding an alarm.Mental health symptoms...
05/26/2026

Being told “it’s just anxiety” can be deeply harmful when your body is actually sounding an alarm.

Mental health symptoms are common in people living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), POTS, MCAS, and other chronic illnesses.

But common does not mean imaginary.

When the nervous system is constantly under stress from pain, dysautonomia, inflammation, poor sleep, unpredictable symptoms, medication reactions, and years of medical dismissal, mental health is affected too.

That does not make the illness any less real.

It means the brain and body are connected.

Many people with complex chronic illness spend years trying to explain symptoms that do not fit neatly into one specialty. Over time, that uncertainty can become exhausting emotionally, physically, and neurologically.

Chronic illness can affect mental health.

Mental health can affect symptom tolerance.

But neither one should be used to erase the other.

The connection between chronic illness and mental health is not weakness, attention-seeking, or “all in your head.”

It is biology, trauma, inflammation, autonomic dysfunction, pain, sleep disruption, and nervous system overload intersecting all at once.

Supporting mental health should never be used to dismiss physical symptoms.

And investigating physical symptoms should never mean ignoring emotional suffering.

Patients deserve care that recognizes both.

💬 What do you wish more people understood about the relationship between chronic illness and mental health?



📌 Medical information for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider.

VD: Purple and teal infographic carousel discussing the relationship between chronic illness and mental health, including nervous system dysregulation, medical gaslighting, anxiety, burnout, chronic pain, and the importance of whole-person care

Thank you The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health!!! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹
05/24/2026

Thank you The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health!!! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

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