A group of genetic connective tissue disorders. Connective tissue is what gives strength and flexibility to skin, joints, blood vessels, and organs. Hyper-mobility may play a big role in anxiety, digestive issues and more.

Key features:

• Hypermobile (very flexible) joints that can dislocate easily

• Anxiety - Feelings of Fight or Flight

• Digestive Issues

• Stretchy, fragile skin that bruises easily

• Poor wound healing (can lead to wide or thin scars)

• Chronic pain and fatigue are common

Types:
There are 13 types of EDS, ranging from the most common (Hypermobile EDS or hEDS) to rare and more severe forms like Vascular EDS (vEDS), which can involve life-threatening blood vessel or organ rupture.

Cause:
Mutations in genes that make collagen or other proteins important for connective tissue strength and structure. It is uncertain what causes the mutations, however, it is unknown how the myriad of EMF smog, including WiFi and Cellular Networks like 5G (operating in the Gigahertz range) affect us and our bodies ability to adapt to such high frequencies - thousands of times higher than our native frequencies operating in the Hertz. .

Diagnosis:
Based on clinical signs, family history, and sometimes genetic testing.
(hEDS currently has no known genetic marker, so it’s diagnosed based on symptoms.)

Treatment:
No cure yet. Management includes physical therapy, pain management, bracing for unstable joints, and being careful to avoid injury. Some patients also need cardiac or vascular monitoring.

Important considerations:
People with EDS may also have problems like POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and gastrointestinal issues.A meta-analysis of research has confirmed that acupuncture can significantly help with symptoms of menopause, including the frequency/severity of hot flashes, low energy, adrenal fatigue, insomnia, sluggish metabolism, anxiety/mood swings, and low libido. (Chi, 2015)

Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) for EDS

FSM uses tiny electrical currents (similar to the body's own electrical signals) at very specific frequencies to:

• Reduce inflammation

• Repair connective tissue (like collagen and fascia)

• Calm nerve pain

• Support autonomic nervous system regulation (important for EDS patients with POTS, MCAS, etc.)

In EDS, FSM can target:

• Collagen and connective tissue regeneration

• Reducing pain and inflammation in hypermobile joints

• Healing small tears or micro-injuries that happen because of joint instability

FSM is very gentle and non-invasive, making it ideal for fragile tissues.

Japanese Acupuncture (Kiiko Matsumoto Style) for EDS

Kiiko Matsumoto's approach is:

• Rooted in palpation-based diagnosis (finding actual dysfunctions on the body)

• Very gentle — shallow insertion, minimal stimulation (perfect for fragile EDS tissue)

• Focused on regulating organ systems that affect connective tissue (like Spleen, Kidney, and Liver in TCM)

For EDS patients:

• Kiiko's techniques can stabilize core organ function, strengthening underlying constitutional weaknesses (especially Kidney Yang/Qi and Spleen Qi deficiency, which correlate with connective tissue weakness)

• It can improve circulation, reduce pain, and calm the nervous system (very important because EDS patients often have heightened sensitivity or autonomic dysregulation)

Kiiko often treats key areas like:

• Abdomen (root patterns affecting blood and fluids)

• Adrenals (autonomic nervous system regulation)

• Scars (old injury patterns that might destabilize fascia)

How They Work Together for EDS

When you combine FSM and Kiiko’s acupuncture, you create a synergistic effect:

FSM combined with Classical Japanese Kiiko Matsumoto style Acupuncture directly repairs tissues at a cellular level (ATP production) balances systemic function via organ support and meridian balancing and reduces inflammation electrically by balancing Qi and Blood which Speeds up wound healing and collagen formation. It prevents new injuries by strengthening the body's core systems, Calms hypersensitive nerves, Calms the nervous system via gentle stimulation.

Together, we are treating both the local damage (joints, fascia, skin) and the systemic causes (poor connective tissue production, dysautonomia, immune issues).