Arthritis
Stiff, sore joints that feel worst first thing in the morning or after sitting still, with the muscles around the joint tight from bracing it.
What it is
PNMT doesn't treat the joint disease. It can treat the muscle guarding and trigger points that build up around an arthritic joint over time and add to how much the area hurts.
What makes it worse
Overusing the joint, long periods of inactivity, cold weather, and flares all tend to tighten the surrounding muscles.
How PNMT helps
Your therapist works to separate the pain coming from the joint from the pain the bracing muscles add, and treats only the muscle part, carefully and without provoking inflammation. None of this changes the arthritis itself, so your therapist works alongside your medical care and flags anything that belongs with your physician.
What to expect & how long
How much can be done depends on where you are in the flare cycle. Quieter periods allow more. Active flares call for less. As the guarding muscles let go, many people move more easily and ache less overall. No session changes the disease in the joint, and your therapist will be honest about that.
What clients say
Sarah is amazing! She is both kind and great at helping to resolve chronic pain. My TMJ has improved so much with her care.
I've been going to soma vida for around 4-5 years. I think at this point for neuromuscular therapy. My coworker recommended it for my back pain. I mostly make appts with Yu, but I think I've had appts with everyone there atleast once. The treatment can be painful but I always come out feeling so light and so much better than before. I've had chronic neck pain from my desk job and other pain in areas that is only fixed by whatever they do here. They truly care about you and want to make sure you leave feeling better.
I've been going to Somavida for years because they are the only place I've found with the right combination of expertise and ability to eliminate pain when I have muscle pulls or strains, and help me stay “tuned up” to avoid future injuries. I spend most of my time working behind a desk and Somavida is a critical part of helping me stay healthy and out of injury from my strained neck and back. I personally work with Yu Suzuki and she is phenomenal. Truly a “pain detective” that has helped me find the root issue with muscle problems countless times. This is a place to come and heal and avoid future injury without medication or judgment. Can’t recommend Somavida enough!!!
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Get help for Arthritis
Book a New Client Session. Your therapists will find the source of your pain and build a treatment plan for you.
75-minute first visit. Two therapists assess and one treats. Every follow-up is one-on-one with your therapist.
The whole Somavida team stands behind your treatment plan.