Ehlers-Danlos & Hypermobility Support

A Compassionate Approach to Complex Conditions

Living with Ehlers-Danlos Spectrum Disorders (EDS), hypermobility, or other connective tissue pathologies can feel like living in a body that refuses to follow the usual rules. Joints shift and slip with ease, ligaments overstretch, muscles fatigue quickly, and pain can appear without a clear cause. At Mid-Valley Chiropractic Allied Health Sciences, we understand that for individuals with connective tissue disorders, every movement carries both potential and risk — and that true care begins with gentleness, precision, and trust.
Our clinicians provide supportive, low-force chiropractic and rehabilitative care designed to stabilize hypermobile joints, reduce strain, and strengthen supporting tissues — helping patients move more comfortably and confidently.

Understanding Connective Tissue Pathologies

The connective tissues — ligaments, tendons, fascia, and collagen — form the structural framework that holds the body together. In disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, and related collagen pathologies, these tissues are more elastic or fragile than normal. This can lead to joint instability, sprains, subluxations, chronic pain, fatigue, and proprioceptive dysfunction.
There are multiple types of EDS, ranging from Classical and Hypermobile forms to Vascular EDS, each with its own constellation of symptoms and precautions. While we cannot alter genetic collagen synthesis, we can improve functional strength, neuromuscular coordination, and mechanical efficiency, which dramatically reduces pain and frequency of injury.

From Acute Strain to Chronic Pain: Understanding the Cycle

Pain in hypermobility and connective tissue disorders may appear suddenly (acute) after a joint sprain, or develop gradually (insidious) from repetitive micro-instability. Over time, these episodes can create chronic compensatory strain in surrounding muscles as they work overtime to stabilize joints. This leads to tightness, fatigue, and postural distortions — a pattern known as postural sprain-strain syndrome.
Our providers are trained to identify and correct these complex interplays between muscle and joint, using gentle manual adjustments, stabilizing rehabilitation, and targeted soft-tissue therapy to support the body’s natural recovery processes.

Common Comorbidities and How We Help

Patients with Ehlers-Danlos and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders often face overlapping health challenges, including dysautonomia (such as POTS), chronic fatigue, migraine, TMJ dysfunction, digestive sensitivity, and myofascial pain syndromes.
Because these conditions influence and amplify one another, our approach is multimodal and individualized. Chiropractic care focuses on joint integrity and nervous system regulation; medical massage therapy reduces muscle guarding and improves circulation; and rehabilitative exercise enhances proprioception and core stability. Together, these treatments help manage symptoms and promote a greater sense of bodily awareness and control.

What We Can — and Cannot — Do

Our mission is to support and empower, not to cure. Ehlers-Danlos and connective tissue disorders are lifelong, but with skilled conservative care, patients can lead active, fulfilling lives.
Chiropractic and rehabilitative care cannot change collagen structure or reverse the genetic basis of EDS — but they can reduce pain, minimize dislocations, improve posture, and prevent relapses through improved muscle tone and movement awareness. We work gently and collaboratively within your tolerance, prioritizing safety and stability at every visit.

The Emotional Impact of Chronic Pain

Persistent discomfort and unpredictability take a toll not only on the body, but also on the mind. Many individuals with connective tissue disorders experience anxiety, sleep disruption, and emotional fatigue related to chronic pain.
At Mid-Valley Chiropractic Allied Health Sciences, we believe in whole-person care. Our team addresses not only the musculoskeletal aspects of your condition but also the emotional experience of living with it — offering compassionate communication, education, and realistic pacing strategies that encourage patience and self-kindness in recovery.

Stability Through Collaboration and Lifestyle Support

Healing is an ongoing process of education, adaptation, and partnership. Our providers may recommend ergonomic modifications, postural supports, or workplace adjustments to reduce daily strain. Simple changes in how you sit, stand, and move can profoundly impact long-term joint health.
We also guide patients through gentle home exercises, stretching routines, and lifestyle strategies that build stability over time. With each step, we focus on helping your body work smarter — not harder — to achieve comfort and confidence in motion.

A Softer Path Toward Strength

Gentle, attentive, and grounded in science, our approach to hypermobility care focuses on resilience rather than restriction.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating flare-ups, or seeking long-term stability, our integrative care team is here to help you restore balance, manage pain, and rediscover trust in your body’s capacity for healing.