Muscle Overcompensation in EDS and HSD

When your body struggles to hold itself together with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD), your muscles may step in to do way more than they were meant to.

• Your muscles often have to work harder to compensate for the lack of support from your connective tissue.

• Your body essentially has a hard time holding itself together, which can cause significant pain.

• Your muscles may be constantly activated while they try to stabilize your joints. 

• Weakness, soreness, spasms, cramping, and physical exhaustion may be impacting you even during your normal daily activities. 

• You may feel pain that is more localized or deep in your muscles, or even widespread throughout your body.

Having a better understanding of how this overcompensation shows up can help you find strategies that actually support how your body works.

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Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as behavioral health or medical advice. It is not intended or implied to supplement or replace treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis from your own qualified healthcare provider.