Muscle & Joint Clinic

Debunking common EDS myths

Myth 1: Collagen supplements cure EDS. Truth: EDS is genetic - supplements don’t fix faulty genes or change existing connective tissue.

Myth 2: EDS is super rare. Truth: It affects 1 in 2,500-5,000 people, with new studies showing it could even be 1 in 500. Many cases are undiagnosed.

Myth 3: EDS is just flexibility. Truth: It’s a serious disorder causing chronic pain, dislocations, organ issues, and debilitating fatigue throughout the body.

Myth 4: EDS always means stretchy skin. Truth: Hypermobile EDS, the most common type, often doesn’t include significantly stretchy skin.

Myth 5: Nothing helps EDS. Truth: Comprehensive treatment including PT, pain management, and knowledgeable providers significantly improves quality of life.

These myths delay diagnosis and invalidate patients. EDS deserves to be taken seriously.

Chronic pain affects nearly 90% of people with EDS

If you're dealing with daily pain, you're not alone. EDS pain is complex and multifactorial. Joint instability, muscle weakness, previous injuries, and proprioceptive issues, all contribute. Often it's several factors at once.

The causes vary from person to person, which is why treatment must be multimodal. Physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and appropriate medication management work together to address different pain contributors. There's no single solution.

Finding what works takes trial and error. This can be frustrating and exhausting, both physically and emotionally. But effective pain management is possible with comprehensive, personalized care.

At Muscle & Joint Clinic, we evaluate your specific pain contributors and develop multimodal treatment plans tailored to your unique presentation
You deserve relief. Your pain is real, and it deserves comprehensive treatment.