Are You Living With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) And Struggling With Pain?
A Personal Message From Dr. Chris Sovey
- Are you worried about becoming increasingly reliant on braces, surgery, or pills to manage your pain?
- Are you uncomfortable because many of your joints “go out of place” causing pain and limitations to your activities?
- Are you feeling like you need to stretch, but only find stretching to make your pain worse and cause more problems?
- Are you exhausted and overwhelmed with managing your pain all the time?
- Are you concerned you may just “have to live with” the complications of EDS?
If You Answered “Yes” To Any Of These Questions, You Are In The Right Place!
We hear this type of thing all the time and you’re not alone in your frustration.
At Healthy Consumer PT, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a common diagnosis that we see patients for every day!
Before Coming Into Healthy Consumer PT, Many Of Our Patients Suffering From EDS Are...
FALSELY Told:
- Just “rest” to avoid the pain that comes with Ehlers-Danlos (but that means you miss out on all the things you want to do in life!)
- Stretching is a good way to deal with the pain (but after stretching you feel worse instead of better).
- The pain is just going to get worse with age and you’ll just have to tolerate it.
- You just have to be careful about being active and not to overexert yourself.
But, The TRUTH Is:
- Resting isn’t the best option for relief. You might feel temporary relief, but ultimately won’t make much of a difference in increasing your activity levels.
- Stretching can make the pain worse. It might offer a momentary release, but can cause bigger problems.
- Aging doesn’t have to mean more pain. With the right treatments, you can age gracefully even with EDS.
- Your EDS does not have to define you! The problems that come from Ehlers-Danlos can be treated naturally.
When It Comes To Solving Something Serious Like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome…
- You must choose the right provider for your health. If you don’t, you could end up suffering from EDS pain associated with hypermobility longer than necessary or trying treatments you could actually avoid (like addicting pain medications).
- We will approach treating your EDS by working directly with you and your healthcare team. We will work together to treat the pain caused by your hypermobility.
- To do that, you have to not just treat the pain, but have a provider who is willing to figure out WHAT other options there are for your specific type of EDS.
At Healthy Consumer PT We’ve Created A 3 Step Process To Get Rid Of Your EDS Pain AND Make Sure It Stays Away.
STEP 1:
Putting Out The Fire
We believe that treatment for your pain associated with Ehlers-Danlos & hypermobility should rarely be painful or uncomfortable.
This is why our first step, before we do anything, is to listen to your story and complete a one-on-one evaluation. That way we get a deep understanding of what’s going on; not just with your body, but also how it’s impacting your life.
We’ll sit down together and prioritize where we can make IMMEDIATE changes to reduce pain or discomfort. After your one-on-one evaluation, we’ll use gentle methods that help soothe your aching joints or muscles.
STEP 2:
We Find The Root Cause Of The Pain
Every person’s symptoms of EDS are different. No one has the exact same problem caused by the exact same thing.
Now that you’ve gotten some relief, we can work together to address underlying problems that are keeping you from the activities you love.. This is when we’ll begin to slowly transition into pain-free treatments like gentle strengthening.
Our goal at Healthy Consumer PT is to find the original cause of your pain, so not only does your EDS pain go away, it STAYS AWAY!
STEP 3:
Thrive Instead Of Survive
This stage is all about “bullet-proofing” your body. By now you will be feeling healthier and stronger than you have in a long time, so we shift our focus to preventing your pain from returning.
We’ll help you build healthy habits and lifestyle changes so you can live your best life. Patients at this stage find they are often free to focus on their family, friends, and the things they love doing most.
It may be hard to imagine this is even possible given what you’re going through right now, but we’ve helped many people just like you get healthy again without painkillers, injections, or surgery!
Finally Get Rid Of Your Ehlers-Danlos Pain And Keep It From Coming Back!
You don’t have to sacrifice the activities you love over problems that can be fixed.
Let’s chat about how you can feel like yourself again.
Sincerely,
