Muscle & Joint Clinic

Muscle & Joint Clinic An award-winning Sports Medicine and EDS clinic improving your function by reducing your pain

Starting exercise with EDS means starting smaller than you thinkWhen everything hurts, your nervous system has learned t...
12/11/2025

Starting exercise with EDS means starting smaller than you think

When everything hurts, your nervous system has learned that movement equals danger. Years of pain and bad exercise experiences taught your body to tense up and protect itself.

The solution isn't pushing through. It's starting so light that movement feels good, not scary.
This could mean two minutes of gentle breathing exercises. Slow arm movements from your bed. Small motions in water. Whatever feels doable without creating more pain.

This isn't lazy - it's strategic. Every session that makes you feel better, not worse, is teaching your nervous system that movement is safe. You're collecting wins that build trust.

The hard stuff comes later, but first your body needs proof that exercise won't hurt you.
There's no amount of movement too small to count. Start where you are.

Trying something a bit new, I hope it resonates with you all.Here is a story straight from my life, my guess is it’s qui...
12/05/2025

Trying something a bit new, I hope it resonates with you all.

Here is a story straight from my life, my guess is it’s quite relatable for many of you.

I’m no expert, just another Zebra doing their best. I hope that my stories and the information I share through this account helps you all to feel less alone, and know that there is hope and care out there for us.

As always, visit our website to get access to world class EDS care that focuses on all aspects of EDS, the physical and the mental. It may the first step to a new way of living.

- Ben Cook, MJC Social Media Manager, and patient of 2+ years.

Trying something a bit new, I hope it resonates with you all.Here is a story straight from my life, my guess is it's qui...
12/05/2025

Trying something a bit new, I hope it resonates with you all.

Here is a story straight from my life, my guess is it's quite relatable for many of you.

I'm no expert, just another Zebra doing their best. I hope that my stories and the information I share through this account helps you all to feel less alone, and know that there is hope and care out there for us.

As always, visit our website to get access to world class EDS care that focuses on all aspects of EDS, the physical and the mental. It may the first step to a new way of living.

- Ben Cook, MJC Social Media Manager, and patient of 2+ years.

If you've always been "too flexible," constantly injuring yourself, dealing with unexplained pain, and feeling dismissed...
12/03/2025

If you've always been "too flexible," constantly injuring yourself, dealing with unexplained pain, and feeling dismissed by doctors, you might want to look into Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

We have years of experience helping our patients navigate their symptoms and arrive at the diagnosis that fits them. We can even diagnosis you with EDS or HSD during your first appointment!

If you can't make it into our clinic,finding the right doctor matters. Look for providers experienced with EDS, not those who dismiss connective tissue disorders. Good doctors listen, ask detailed questions, and take your symptoms seriously.

Visit our website to book your first appointment today to get the answers you deserve.

For more information and examples of EDS symptoms we recommend the EDS pages on the Mayo Clinic website, the Cleveland Clinic website, and www.ehlers-danlos.com

If you've always been "too flexible," constantly injuring yourself, dealing with unexplained pain, and feeling dismissed...
12/02/2025

If you've always been "too flexible," constantly injuring yourself, dealing with unexplained pain, and feeling dismissed by doctors, consider looking into Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

We have a long history of helping our patients get the EDS diagnosis they deserve to kick start their treatment journey. If you can't make it into our clinic, finding the right doctor matters. Look for providers experienced with EDS, not those who dismiss connective tissue disorders. Good doctors listen, ask detailed questions, and take your symptoms seriously.

For a more extensive list of EDS symptoms to look at, check out the EDS page on the Mayo Clinic's website, the EDS page on the Cleveland Clinic website, or www.ehlers-danlos.com

Bracing with EDS: helpful tool, not permanent solutionBraces can absolutely help protect unstable joints during activiti...
11/25/2025

Bracing with EDS: helpful tool, not permanent solution

Braces can absolutely help protect unstable joints during activities that stress them. But using them constantly can lead to muscle weakness and increased dependence.

The key is strategic use: brace when you know you'll overwork a joint, strengthen when you can. Balance protection with building natural stability.

Everyone's EDS is different, so bracing decisions should be individualized. What helps someone else might not be right for your body.

At Muscle & Joint Clinic, we work with patients to determine the best bracing approach for their specific needs and activities.

Anxiety and EDS go together.If you're dealing with both, you're in the majority. EDS affects your autonomic nervous syst...
11/24/2025

Anxiety and EDS go together.

If you're dealing with both, you're in the majority. EDS affects your autonomic nervous system, creating physical anxiety symptoms. Add chronic pain, medical trauma, and unpredictable symptoms, and emotional anxiety makes complete sense.

Here's what matters: anxiety amplifies pain and worsens symptoms. Breaking that cycle through mental health care is essential to managing EDS.

Therapy helps. Medication helps. Learning to regulate your nervous system helps. Taking care of your mental health is taking care of your EDS.

You're not broken for having anxiety. You're managing more than most people can imagine.

Living with EDS means dealing with setbacks that feel random and unfair. You're doing everything right, and suddenly you...
11/19/2025

Living with EDS means dealing with setbacks that feel random and unfair. You're doing everything right, and suddenly your body decides otherwise.

The mental toll is real. The grief is valid. The anger makes sense. Give yourself permission to feel all of it without judgment.

But also remember: getting back up after every setback takes incredible strength. You're not starting over - you're continuing forward with more knowledge than before.

Be kind to yourself during the hard days. They don't erase your progress.

If you have EDS, you've heard it. "You're too young." "Have you tried yoga?" "Everyone gets tired sometimes."Here's the ...
11/13/2025

If you have EDS, you've heard it. "You're too young." "Have you tried yoga?" "Everyone gets tired sometimes."

Here's the truth: most doctors aren't educated about EDS. When they see complex symptoms they don't understand, many dismiss you instead of admitting they don't know. It's easier to blame anxiety than acknowledge the gaps in their training.

Medical gaslighting isn't just dismissive - it's traumatic. It delays diagnosis, makes you question reality, and teaches you to minimize your own pain.

At MJC, we've done the work to understand EDS deeply. You won't have to prove yourself here.
Swipe to see why this happens and why you deserve so much better.

Ready for providers who believe you? Visit our website or give us a call today. 🤝

One of the hardest parts after diagnosis? Finding providers who actually understand EDS and hyper-mobility .You need peo...
11/12/2025

One of the hardest parts after diagnosis? Finding providers who actually understand EDS and hyper-mobility .

You need people who listen, believe your symptoms, and know how to work with your body. But finding them can feel overwhelming.

At MJC, we specialize in EDS and offer telehealth appointments - so you can access informed care no matter where you live.

Swipe for a step-by-step guide to finding, vetting, and building your healthcare dream team.
Ready to add us to your team? Visit our website or give us a call. You deserve providers who believe you 🤝

Getting an EDS diagnosis brings relief and uncertainty all at once. You finally have answers, but now what?You don’t nee...
11/07/2025

Getting an EDS diagnosis brings relief and uncertainty all at once. You finally have answers, but now what?

You don’t need to figure everything out today. There are practical steps you can take right now to start managing your symptoms and building the support system you deserve.

Ready to build your healthcare team? Visit our website or give us a call. You don’t have to do this alone 🤝

Getting an EDS diagnosis brings relief and uncertainty all at once. You finally have answers, but now what?You don't nee...
11/06/2025

Getting an EDS diagnosis brings relief and uncertainty all at once. You finally have answers, but now what?

You don't need to figure everything out today. There are practical steps you can take right now to start managing your symptoms and building the support system you deserve.

From processing your emotions to finding the right providers, every step forward counts. You're not starting from scratch - you're starting with knowledge.

At MJC, we know how overwhelming those early days can feel. We're here to help you create a plan that works for your life and your body.

Ready to build your healthcare team? Visit our website or give us a call. You don't have to do this alone 🤝

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