Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that affects the body’s collagen, making ligaments, tendons, and skin more elastic than usual. For many people, this means joints are unstable and prone to subluxations or dislocations, muscles have to work harder to compensate, and chronic pain and fatigue can become part of daily life.

Why EDS Causes Pain

Because connective tissue doesn’t provide the same stability as in people without EDS, your body often relies on muscles to “hold things together.” This constant overuse can lead to muscle tightness, spasms, inflammation, and poor movement patterns that stress other parts of the body. Over time, this can cause widespread pain, recurring injuries, and limited activity tolerance.

How OMM Can Help

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) is a hands-on approach that gently restores proper alignment, improves joint function, and releases excess muscle tension—without aggressive techniques that could overstretch already-loose tissues. By balancing the musculoskeletal system, OMM helps your joints work more efficiently and reduces the strain on muscles that are overcompensating.

What to Expect at Still Point

We start with a detailed, hands-on exam to understand exactly which joints, muscles, and movement patterns are contributing to your symptoms. OMM treatments are gentle and adapted specifically for hypermobile patients to prevent further injury. In addition to in-office care, we can suggest tailored home exercises to strengthen stabilizing muscles, improve proprioception (your body’s awareness of movement), and support long-term stability.

The Goal

With regular OMM, many EDS patients experience reduced pain, fewer flare-ups, and improved stability, allowing them to move with more confidence and comfort in daily life.