63 - Living in a Hypermobile Body: What Most Doctors Miss with Dr Taylor Goldberg
In this week's episode of Wellness Reality Check, we’re joined by Dr Taylor Goldberg, known online as The Hypermobile Chiropractor. Taylor is a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in helping people understand and navigate life in hypermobile bodies especially those who have spent years being told they’re simply “flexible” or “double jointed” without realizing there may be a deeper connective tissue pattern at play.
In this conversation, we unpack what hypermobility actually means in the body and why so many people go decades without being properly identified or supported. Taylor explains the difference between generalized hypermobility and hypermobile conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and why some people can be hypermobile without symptoms while others experience chronic pain, instability, and nervous system dysregulation.
Movement and exercise are a major part of the discussion. We talk about why traditional fitness programs can backfire for hypermobile bodies, the common advice -like stretching or excessive yoga- that may actually worsen symptoms, and what types of training can safely build strength and stability over time.
In addition, we discuss the chiropractic profession itself, including red flags hypermobile patients should watch for when seeking care and what safe, effective chiropractic support can look like for connective tissue disorders.
If you’ve ever felt like your body is unpredictable, fragile, or difficult to understand, this episode offers a new lens—one that emphasizes education, stability, and rebuilding trust in your body.
In This Episode We Discuss
- What hypermobility actually means in the body
- The difference between flexibility and joint instability
- Why hypermobility often goes undiagnosed for years
- Why many hypermobile people struggle with exercise intolerance and injuries
- Common mistakes people make when trying to strengthen hypermobile bodies
- Why stretching and certain fitness trends can sometimes make symptoms worse
- How hypermobile individuals can safely build strength and stability
- Chiropractic care: what helps and what to watch out for
- Why hypermobile bodies often respond differently to exercise
- Rebuilding confidence and trust in your body
Connect with Taylor Goldberg
Instagram: @thehypermobilechiro
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