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Boston Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Supportive Therapy
Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Living with hypermobility, connective tissue disorders, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) can feel overwhelming.
Most healthcare providers focus on just one piece of the puzzle and you may have spent years searching for answers, being told conflicting information, or feeling like no one truly understands what you're going through.
Boston's Original & Largest Pelvic Floor Therapy Clinic
Collaborative Care with Boston's Top Specialists
109+ Years of Combined Clinical Experience
Trusted Pelvic Pain Care for All Genders
Personalized Therapy For A Body That Needs Stability
At Wellest, our pelvic health physical therapists understand how hypermobility and connective tissue disorders such as & Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction. We take a whole-body approach to help you build strength and stability, manage symptoms, and move with greater confidence, while tailoring treatment to your body's unique needs, your lifestyle, and your goals.
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What can Wellest help me with?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) & Hypermobility
If you’ve been diagnosed with EDS or hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), we provide specialized care to help you improve joint stability, reduce pain, and build strength without triggering flare-ups.
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
We guide you through safe movement strategies, improve circulation, and help manage symptoms like dizziness and fatigue.
MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)
Our NP can help with prescribing medications to manage symptoms, while our team provides gentle treatments that won’t overload your system.
Endometriosis & Pelvic Health Concerns
Endometriosis is a common comorbidity with hypermobility and connective tissue disorders. We are experts in treating endometriosis-related pain, bladder issues, and pelvic dysfunction with targeted, effective treatments.
Gastrointestinal (GI) Issues
Many people with EDS, POTS, and MCAS experience GI symptoms like bloating, constipation, reflux, or food sensitivities. Our team helps address these concerns with manual techniques such as visceral manipulation and by working closely with providers like functional dietitians to create a plan that supports your digestive health and overall well-being.
How Hypermobility And Connective Tissue Disorders Can Affect Your Pelvic Floor
When we talk about hypermobility and connective tissue disorders and how they can affect the pelvic floor, there are a few common symptoms to be aware of:
PELVIC PAIN
BLADDER ISSUES
DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
PAIN OR DYSFUNCTION DURING SEX
Here’s what’s happening: With hypermobility or certain connective tissue disorders, the joints and supporting tissues of the pelvis can become less stable. Your pelvic floor muscles may then need to work harder to help support and stabilize the pelvis. Over time, this increased activity can contribute to muscle tension, pain, and other pelvic floor symptoms.
The pelvic floor does a lot.
It supports your pelvic organs, helps with bladder, bowel, and sexual function, and works with the muscles and connective tissues around your pelvis to provide stability.
When these muscles are overworked, it can lead to muscle tightness, pain, difficulty using the bathroom, and even things like prolapse or incontinence.
Over time, this strain can build up, and the pelvic floor starts to struggle with its main job—supporting your body. It's important to address these issues early, so your body doesn’t end up in a constant state of overcompensating.
What can I expect in treatment?
We believe in structured, individualized treatment plans that evolve as you progress.
Typically, we see patients once or twice per week, using approaches tailored to the challenges associated with hypermobility and connective tissue disorders. Treatment may focus on improving strength and stability, managing muscle overactivity and pain, and helping your body move more efficiently without overloading vulnerable joints or tissues. After this initial phase, we transition to a maintenance plan, including biweekly or monthly sessions and long-term strategies to help manage your condition with greater confidence.
Healing doesn't happen in isolation. Our team works together to provide you with a seamless plan of care.
Your providers communicate about your progress, adjust treatments as needed, and ensure you're receiving the best possible support across PT, acupuncture, and massage. We also have a close-knit network of outside specialists who understand complex pelvic conditions — so if you need additional care, we connect you with people we trust.
Who will I be working with?
What makes Wellest the best option?
At Wellest, you won’t be brushed off or told your symptoms are all in your head.
Instead, you’ll find a specialist team that understands the complexities of hypermobility and connective tissue disorders, takes your concerns seriously, and builds a personalized treatment plan around your body, your symptoms, and your goals.
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