Hypermobility
Your joints move farther than most people's, and with that comes aching, tiring easily, and a sense that things feel loose or unstable. Your muscles work overtime to hold you together, and they let you know it.
What it is
When joints are loose, the muscles around them stay switched on much longer than they should, to provide the stability the joints don't. That constant overwork leads to tension and trigger points.
What makes it worse
Holding joints at the very end of their range, pushing into more stretching, fatigue, and repetitive loading all tend to stir it up. That's often the opposite of what helps a stiff body.
How PNMT helps
Assessment is adapted for your extra range, because standard end-range tests can mislead. The aim is to support the muscles doing the stabilizing work. You already have plenty of flexibility. Jackie Leonard has particular experience with hypermobility and complex pain. If something points beyond muscle, your therapist will refer you on or coordinate with your other care.
What to expect & how long
Expect a different emphasis from the "stretch it out" advice hypermobile people often get. The work supports stability. It's usually ongoing care you come back to as needed, not a fixed number of visits.
What clients say
Hidden gem in Evanston especially for the lucky hypermobile people out there...
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.
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Get help for Hypermobility
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.