Do you look "flexible" on the outside-but feel unstable, sore, and exhausted on the inside?If you live with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), you already know the paradox: movement can look easy while stability is hard.Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Handbook is a practical, plain-English guide to understanding your most common pain patterns-and building safer strength without triggering flare-ups. Instead of "stretch more" advice that can backfire for hypermobile bodies, this handbook focuses on joint protection, control, pacing, and gentle strength progressions that respect real-life fatigue, autonomic symptoms, and delayed payback.Inside you'll learn how to: Recognize common pain patterns (neck/jaw, ribs/chest wall, SI/hips, knees/ankles/feet, wrists/hands)Tell the difference between mechanical pain, nerve pain, and sensitized pain-and what to do nextStop "hanging on ligaments" by using neutral joint habits and mid-range controlUse micro-loading to get stronger without boom-bust cyclesBuild a simple stoplight system (green/yellow/red) to adjust training safely day to dayFollow a 10-15 minute Daily Stability Routine you can actually stick withNavigate braces, tape, compression, footwear, ergonomics, and flare strategies without over-bracing or deconditioningWhether you're newly diagnosed, still seeking clarity, or rebuilding after years of injuries and "mystery symptoms," this handbook gives you a steadier map-so you can move with more confidence and fewer setbacks.Important: This book is educational and does not replace medical care. Always consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and individualized treatment, and seek urgent care for red-flag symptoms.