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How I Take Care Of My Body As A Disabled Girly
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items All things physical, exercise, and disability aid related. I have hEDS, POTS, and a whole slew of other health conditions. This is my list of things that have helped me accommodate my body and it's extra needs.
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Articles & Information
I wear compression clothes most days. On my worst days (particularly when I'm in a flare) compression is one of the few things that actually helps lessen my symptoms.
EDS and Hypermobility: How Compression Clothing Can Help
Instruction Videos
I do this routine every day before bed and it helps ease my neck, upper back, and shoulder pain so I can rest more comfortably. It's helped correct my posture and helps me combat dislocations due to the hEDS.
5 Minute Posture Improvement Routine!
Wearables
As a hyper mobile (hEDS) girlie, KT Tape keeps my joints from dislocating when my connective tissue isn't doing its job properly. Also wonderful for supporting your body after an injury!
KT Tape
I have POTS and this binder is so helpful on my bad days. The compression helps to lessen (and sometimes even fully stops) the nausea and blood pooling. I love the velcro band because I can easily adjust any part of the wrap if I need any spot tighte...
NYOrtho Abdominal Binder
Being hyper mobile is exhausting and painful, but the body braid helps to ease joint pain by holding everything where it belongs.
Body Braid for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
I get lots of hand pain but ring splints can help alleviate most if not all of my pain. It can take a bit of trial and error to find the right sizes you need but they're so worth it!
Ring splints for EDS and HSD
Disability Aids
I'm hyper mobile and my ribs pop out of place often. When other options fail to get them back in place, my chirp wheel usually does the trick. Plus it's just a nice massage and stretch!
Chirp™ - Simple & Effective Back Pain Relief
Anyone who knows me knows that I'm in love with my bed! Especially that lumbar support bar, that thing is a life saver!
Tempur-Pedic
I love a gel pillow and the fact that it's cooling as well is *chef's kiss*.
Tempur Pedic Cooling Pillow