It's YOUR time to access information that #BendyBodies need, crave, and deserve. Medical insights, science-based information, inspiring stories, empathy and support, hypermobility hacks, and news you can use. In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Pierotti discusses coping with dance injuries and transitions, both from a physical and psychological perspective. Takeaways The way dancers appraise their injuries and their emotional response to them can greatly impact their coping mechanisms. Shifting the mindset from seeing an injury as a disaster to viewing it as a challenge can help dancers overcome the emotional and psychological challenges of injury. Social support plays a crucial role in the recovery process for dancers. Dancers should define success in ways that are within their control, rather than relying solely on external validation. Transitions between different forms of dance or giving up dancing altogether can be challenging, and it's important for dancers to have a strong sense of identity beyond being a dancer. Consider your values and what truly matters to you in life when transitioning out of dance. Reflect on who you admire and what you admire about them to identify your own values. Acknowledge and process the grief and loss that comes with leaving a dance career. The dance world can be more supportive by adopting a positive coaching approach and focusing on the whole athlete. Developing mental skills and self-awareness is crucial for dancers and beneficial for everyone. 📺 Other Helpful Videos For You 93. Unveiling Taming the Zebra:A Discussion w/ Physical Therapists Patricia Stott and Heather Purdin: https://youtu.be/IUrTbhDHyMU?si=tRsOfGaoQOUpch_F 85 Making a MCAS Documentary w Drs. Weinstock, Dempsey, Bluestein, Afrin, Kinsella & Jill Brook, MA: https://youtu.be/1FAgtedsV9I?si=0Yjpv_r90M2X9skg 87. Disordered Eating in Dance with Josh Spell, LICSW, and Guest Co-Host Jennifer Milner: https://youtu.be/3-Uq3_2564M?si=oqFxJYQpLjFxnEXC Chapters ➡ 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Introducing Dr. Chelsea Pierotti 01:13 Coping with Injuries 03:38 Coping Mechanisms 06:34 The Influence of Childhood Experiences 08:29 Developing Resilience 09:48 Transitioning from Dance 12:11 The Role of Pain 13:09 Challenges Faced by Hypermobile Dancers 13:23 Supporting Dancers through Challenges 17:49 The Importance of Social Support 18:43 Grief and Loss of a Dance Career 20:34 Developing Resilience and Coping Strategies 24:57 The Importance of Values 27:52 Shifting the Dance Culture 29:25 Coping with Career Shifts 33:22 Positive Coaching Approach 35:55 Developing Mental Skills 36:51 Applying Mental Skills to Life 37:24 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Dance 38:25 Mindset: Controlling the Controllables Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/. Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.🎧 Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! 🧬🔬🦓 #Dancers #Dance #Injuries #Transitions #Grief #MentalSkills #Hypermobility #Podcast #BendyBodiesPodcast #BendyBuddy #HypermobilityMD --- Keep up to date: Subscribe to on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/ Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast Read my blog - https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/blog --- ⭐⭐⭐ About Bendy Bodies Podcast ⭐⭐⭐ Are you affectionately known as 'Gumby' among your friends and family? Being 'double-jointed' isn't just a quirky trait—it can lead to a host of problems throughout the body, even if you were once 'bendy' but aren't anymore. Connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), often go unrecognized by doctors, causing life-altering symptoms such as pain, frequent injuries, joints 'giving way,' fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and insomnia. Welcome to the Bendy Bodies podcast, hosted by EDS expert, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD. Join us as we delve into topics relevant to anyone experiencing symptomatic joint hypermobility. From insightful discussions with specialists boasting diverse expertise to practical tips for optimizing your hypermobile health, we're here to empower you on your journey to wellness.

It's YOUR time to access information that #BendyBodies need, crave, and deserve. Medical insights, science-based information, inspiring stories, empathy and support, hypermobility hacks, and news you can use. Dr. Heather Tick, a renowned pain expert, discusses non-drug therapies for pain relief; applying the principles of integrative medicine for comprehensive pain care. *This episode is audio only as I did not realize the video was toggled off during recording. I apologize for the inconvenience. Takeaways Pain management should involve a comprehensive care plan that includes movement, education, nutrition, sleep, psychosocial support, modalities, medications, and supplements. Understanding pain neuroscience can help patients reframe their perception of pain and explore non-pharmacological strategies for pain relief. Nutrition plays a crucial role in reducing chronic pain and inflammation, and a whole-food, plant-based diet is recommended. Modalities such as acupuncture and manual therapies can provide effective pain relief and should be considered as part of a comprehensive pain management plan. Developing healthy movement habits is crucial for optimal movement. Heat, cold, Epsom salt baths, and movement therapies like yoga and Tai Chi can provide pain relief. Managing diet and reducing mast cell activation can help alleviate stress response. Laser therapy, ozone injections, and shockwave therapy may be effective for pain management. Caution is needed when considering the use of medications and supplements. Interventional pain management should be approached with strict criteria and careful consideration. Regenerative medicine shows promise but requires further research and careful selection of providers. 📺 Other Helpful Videos For You https://youtu.be/IUrTbhDHyMU?si=tRsOfGaoQOUpch_F https://youtu.be/-YeybFS6LT8?si=HKZMEh9ER39Vt5SL https://youtu.be/_KiZf5100p4?si=9dk9yuA_xDtVyDKW Chapters ➡ 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Heather Tick 02:05 Understanding Integrative Medicine 07:41 Redefining Pain Management 10:31 The Importance of Education in Pain Care 12:58 The Role of Nutrition in Pain Relief 21:53 Exploring Different Modalities for Pain Relief 53:56 Impact of Habits on Movement 55:11 Benefits of Tai Chi 56:34 Connective Tissue and Movement 57:37 Role of Mast Cells in Stress Response 58:10 Effectiveness of Laser Therapy 01:00:35 Usefulness of Ozone Injections 01:02:03 Effectiveness of Shockwave Therapy 01:03:13 Overprescribed and Underutilized Medications 01:03:44 Importance of Stopping Medications 01:04:32 Impact of Proton Pump Inhibitors 01:05:37 Role of Gut in Producing Neurotransmitters 01:06:34 Importance of B Vitamins and Coenzyme Q10 01:17:26 Evaluation of Interventional Pain Management 01:19:16 Risks of Steroid Injections 01:21:26 Appropriate Use of Regenerative Medicine 01:25:30 Determining the Expertise of Medical Professionals 01:31:28 Differentiating Flares from New Problems 01:33:48 Challenges of IV Infusions and Regenerative Medicine Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/. Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.🎧 Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! 🧬🔬🦓 Resources: Learn more about Dr. Tick https://heathertickmd.com/ Buy Dr. Tick’s book https://tinyurl.com/3na9zchp #ZebraStrong #PainRelief #EhlersDanlos #Hypermobility #Podcast #HealthAndWellness #MindBodyMedicine #PainManagement #BendyBodiesPodcast #BendyBuddy #HypermobilityMD - Subscribe to on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/ Like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast Read my blog - https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/blog ⭐⭐⭐ About Bendy Bodies Podcast⭐⭐⭐ Are you affectionately known as 'Gumby' among your friends and family? Being 'double-jointed' isn't just a quirky trait—it can lead to a host of problems throughout the body, even if you were once 'bendy' but aren't anymore. Connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), often go unrecognized by doctors, causing life-altering symptoms such as pain, frequent injuries, joints 'giving way,' fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and insomnia. Welcome to the Bendy Bodies podcast, hosted by EDS expert, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD. Join us as we delve into topics relevant to anyone experiencing symptomatic joint hypermobility. From insightful discussions with specialists boasting diverse expertise to practical tips for optimizing your hypermobile health, we're here to empower you on your journey to wellness.