Symptoms & Conditions Treated by Doctor Hancock
What we offer: Evaluation, imaging orders, labs, in-office EMG nerve testing, and gentle, hands-on muscle and soft tissue treatments for pain, numbness, and tingling. Treatments typically include osteopathic manipulation and trigger point injections and are performed personally by Dr. Hancock in the office.
Symptoms and Diagnoses we help:
Soft tissue (muscles, fascia) and nerve pains, with or without numbness, tingling, or weakness; knots in the muscles (trigger points); degenerative spine and disc disorders; pulled muscles or alignment issues at the spine; and pains involving the shoulder, hip, pelvis, ribcage, arm, leg, head, and jaw or TMJ regions.
We also treat muscular consequences of hypermobility and non-vascular forms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Many patients seeking care for Ehlers Danlos or EDS (including hEDS, classical EDS, and HSD) find relief through our targeted musculoskeletal approach.
What we do NOT offer:
Dr. Hancock does not personally manage general medical conditions like POTS (blood pressure), autoimmune conditions, MCAS, or IBS. She frequently coordinates with primary care doctors and specialists to ensure integrated care.
Myofascial Pain
- Muscle knots (trigger points)
- Tight fascia
- Localized muscle pain
Nerve Symptoms
- Numbness and tingling
- Burning pain
- Nerve irritation or weakness
Spine & Disc Health
- Degenerative spine and disc disorders
- Pulled muscles or alignment issues
- Chronic neck or back pain
Shoulder Pain
- Painful knots
- Tight muscles
- Reduced range of motion
- Pain on movement
Hip & Buttock Pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Piriformis muscle pain
- Hip discomfort
- Pain when sitting
Rib & Chest Wall
- Pain with deep breathing
- Sharp rib pain
- Musculoskeletal rib dysfunction
Headaches
- If there is a muscular cause
- With or without migraine symptoms
- With or without cervical spine issues
TMJ & Jaw Pain
- If there is a muscular cause
- Clicking or popping
- Difficulty opening the mouth
Pregnancy Related Pain
- Lower back pain
- Sacroiliac joint discomfort
- Muscle fatigue during/after pregnancy
Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos
Specialized treatments for the muscular consequences of connective tissue disorders.
- Muscular treatments for classical and hypermobile hEDS
- Muscular treatments for hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD)
- Management of joint instability and chronic pain
If You’ve Been Told “Everything Looks Normal”
Many patients with hypermobility or complex musculoskeletal pain are told their imaging appears normal. However, connective tissue disorders and mechanical dysfunction can still cause significant symptoms even when scans do not reveal obvious abnormalities.
we’re here to answer all your questions
When Should You Seek Evaluation?
- Persistent spine pain or recurring joint instability
- Chronic muscle knots or rib pain during breathing
- Unexplained tingling, numbness, or jaw clicking
What musculoskeletal symptoms are associated with hypermobility?
Hypermobility may cause joint instability, frequent sprains, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and muscle fatigue.
Can hypermobility affect the jaw?
Yes. The temporomandibular joint relies heavily on connective tissue and may develop clicking, instability, or TMJ pain in people with hypermobility.
What causes TMJ pain?
TMJ dysfunction may be caused by inflammation, abnormal jaw movement, muscle tension, or joint structural problems.