Help! I'm Hypermobile Why Are Hypermobile People in Pain?
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Jun 7, 2023 Explore the connection between hypermobility and chronic pain, uncovering how scar tissue and inflammation complicate healing. Discover the challenges hypermobile individuals face with recovery and the significance of careful tissue management. Delve into the fascinating role of mast cells in managing systemic inflammation and pain. Personalizing treatment strategies emerges as crucial for effectively addressing the unique symptoms associated with hypermobile conditions.
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Pain in Hypermobility
- Hypermobile people experience pain due to fibrosis (scar tissue) and dysregulated inflammation.
- These processes are essential but become problematic when dysfunctional.
Scar Tissue Mechanics
- Scar tissue is dense, dysfunctional tissue that doesn't stretch or squish well.
- Re-injury risk is highest at the scar's edge due to differing extensibility between scar tissue and hypermobile tissue.
Treating Scar Tissue
- Scar tissue cannot disappear, but its functionality can improve with treatment.
- Controlled microtrauma and inflammation through manual therapy can help remodel scar tissue.