Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Chronic pain and instability across many joints, with skin or tissue that bruises or stretches more easily than most.
What it is
EDS is a connective-tissue disorder. Soft-tissue work has to respect real tissue fragility while still helping the stabilizing muscles, which are constantly overworked because the connective tissue can't carry the load alone.
What makes it worse
Loading joints at the end of their range, forceful technique, and built-up fatigue all tend to provoke it. That's why standard routines can backfire.
How PNMT helps
Assessment and treatment are deliberately gentler and planned case by case, with no standard protocol. Our Level 2 PNMT therapists have specific experience with EDS and instability. Because EDS affects the whole body, your therapist coordinates with your medical care and sends anything outside muscle back to it.
What to expect & how long
This is careful, long-term care. The realistic goals are easing muscle pain and fatigue. The connective-tissue condition itself won't change, and your therapist will be clear about that. Intensity stays conservative and is adjusted to how your tissue is handling the work that day.
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 Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
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.