Rheumatoid Arthritis "In Remission" But Still Struggling?

The Hidden Reality of Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission

You've been told you're "in remission." Your blood work looks good, your doctor is pleased, but you're still dealing with persistent pain, crushing fatigue, and movement limitations that make daily activities a struggle [2], [3].

You're not imagining it, and you're not alone.

Research reveals that even patients classified as being in RA remission continue to experience significant residual symptoms. Studies show that pain and fatigue are considered the leading sources of discomfort among RA patients, even when disease markers suggest remission [2]. Up to 27% of RA patients in remission still experience sleep disorders, and many continue to struggle with functional limitations that impact their quality of life [2], [4].

Why "Remission" Doesn't Mean "Symptom-Free"

The disconnect between clinical remission and how you actually feel comes down to one crucial factor: connective tissue damage.

While your immune system may have calmed down, years of inflammation have left their mark on your fascia, tendons, ligaments, and the intricate web of connective tissue throughout your body [1], [3]. This tissue remains restricted, adhered, and dysfunctional - continuing to generate pain signals and limit your movement even when inflammation subsides.

Current remission definitions focus primarily on joint inflammation markers, but they don't account for the persistent kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and functional limitations that many patients continue to experience [1], [4].

The Three Main Complaints We Hear From RA Patients "In Remission"

1. Persistent Pain and Stiffness

That deep, aching pain that seems to live in your tissues - not just your joints. Morning stiffness that takes hours to work through. Pain that doesn't respond to traditional approaches because it's not coming from active inflammation anymore [2], [3].

2. Crushing Fatigue

The kind of exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix. Your body is working overtime to compensate for restricted movement patterns and inefficient muscle activation caused by fascial restrictions [1], [2].

3. Movement Limitations

You can't move like you used to. Simple tasks feel difficult. Your range of motion is limited, and you've developed compensatory movement patterns that create new areas of tension and pain [1], [4].

Why Traditional Approaches Fall Short

Most post-remission care focuses on maintaining the remission through medication and general exercise recommendations. But this approach misses the elephant in the room: the connective tissue dysfunction that's driving your ongoing symptoms [3], [4].

Your fascia - the connective tissue that wraps every muscle, organ, and structure in your body - has been fundamentally altered by years of inflammation. It's become:

• Thickened and less pliable

• Adhered to surrounding structure

• Dehydrated and less responsive

• Neurologically hypersensitive

The DeepBody Matrix Solution - SESM®

This is where DeepBody Matrix helps RA patients in remission. Unlike traditional approaches that focus on joints and muscles, DeepBody Matrix specifically targets the connective tissue system - addressing the main reason to your persistent symptoms.

Here's what makes it different:

Direct on the tissues: Increase tissue pliability, mobility and restore power.

Neurological Reset: Techniques that calm hypersensitive nerve pathways and reduce pain signaling.

Movement Restoration: Gentle, progressive exercises that retrain proper movement patterns without triggering flare-ups.

Systemic Approach: Treatment that addresses the whole-body fascial network, not just problem areas.

What RA Patients Experience with SESM®

• Reduced morning stiffness as restrictions reduce

• Improved energy levels as movement becomes more efficient

• Better sleep quality due to reduced pain and tension

• Increased range of motion without fear of triggering symptoms

• Enhanced daily function and return to activities you've been avoiding

For RA patients whose connective tissue has been compromised by years of inflammation, this targeted approach addresses symptoms that medication alone cannot touch.

Your Next Step

If you're tired of being told you're "fine" when you clearly don't feel fine, it's time to address what's really causing your ongoing symptoms. Your connective tissue needs specific, targeted intervention to restore function and reduce pain.

DeepBody Matrix offers a path forward that acknowledges the reality of your experience and provides concrete solutions for the symptoms that persist despite being "in remission."

Ready to feel truly well again? Contact us to learn how DeepBody Matrix can help you reclaim the quality of life that remission should actually provide.

Sources:

[1]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9985370/

[2]: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9561477/

[3]: https://academic.oup.com/mr/article/28/5/789/6300830

[4]: https://acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/acr.24369