If you’ve been diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), you’ve probably already heard “you should try physical therapy.” What you may not have heard is what that actually means, because hEDS physical therapy looks very different from the PT people image after a sports injury or surgery.
If you’re wondering, “Do I need physical therapy for shoulder pain?” the answer depends on the cause of your pain, how long you’ve had symptoms, and how much your shoulder pain is affecting your daily life.
Whether you’re tackling the 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full 26.2, your training plan is only as good as your body’s ability to handle it. That’s where dry needling comes in.
If you live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), most forms of exercise come with a mental checklist. Swimming is one of the few activities that consistently shows up on “safe and beneficial” lists for hypermobile bodies — and for good reason. But “good for you” doesn’t mean “risk-free,” and the pool has its own set of EDS-specific landmines worth knowing about before you dive in.
Private-pay physical therapy can be less expensive than insurance-based therapy, with better and faster results. One-on-one treatment focused on the root cause of your pain often leads to faster progress and fewer total visits than in an insurance-based practice.
A common misconception about massage is that it’s only a part of a spa day. But as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, therapeutic massage can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support the body’s natural healing processes.
Musicians put their bodies through athletic workloads – repetitive motions, long rehearsals, awkward postures, travel, and high-pressure performances. Over time, this can lead to nagging
For runners, aches and pains can start to feel like part of the sport. You may stretch, foam roll and use a massage gun, but that stubborn knot in your calf or hip flexor just won’t budge. That is why a growing number of running and endurance athletes are turning to trigger point dry needling to reset their muscles, accelerate recovery, and stay on track for race day.
Dealing with chronic muscle knots or lingering injuries can be frustrating. Standard stretching and massage do not always provide lasting relief. Enter the Graston/IASTM technique.
In a still frame photo, dry needling and acupuncture often look identical. But if you’re looking for a fast, functional recovery, the differences are huge.
Living with joint pain, frequent injuries, or constant muscle fatigue can be overwhelming—especially when you don’t understand what’s causing it. The good news is that with the right support, education, and EDS treatment, many people can manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Mary K spent 10 years and $15,000 just trying to tie her shoes without pain. Her journey, which is not unlike many patients who seek out dry needling, brought her to dozens of practitioners with as many treatments and diagnoses. Here’s what finally worked.
As a nationally recognized expert in the treatment of hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome(EDS), I often hear the question “Is my pain always caused by joint damage?” The short answer is no: while hypermobility and joint instability play a role, chronic pain in EDS is often more complex.
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