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Asymptomatic vs Symptomatic Hypermobility: When being “bendy” matters, and when it doesn’t
Being flexible is not a problem in itself. Many people can bend a thumb back or drop into the splits and go through life with no pain, no injuries and nothing to manage. For others, that same flexibility comes with pain, recurring injuries, fatigue and other symptoms (and is linked with conditions such as anxiety) […]
Why Your Hypermobility Matters: The Silent Risks of Undiagnosed Symptomatic Hypermobility
If you’re flexible and have other health symptoms, it may be time to take it SERIOUSLY. As a physiotherapist, I have assessed and treated hundreds of people with Joint Hypermobility, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). Comments I hear again and again include: “I’ve always been bendy or flexible. I just didn’t […]
Understanding the Invisible Illnesses of Hypermobility
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) are often associated with flexible or “double-jointed” joints. However, both are increasingly recognised as complex, multisystem connective tissue disorders that can affect far more than simply your muscles and joints [1, 2, 3]. Having a diagnosis of HSD can be just as life-impacting and debilitating as […]
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD): Symptoms, Diagnosis and Management
If you’ve been told your joints are “just hypermobile” – or you’ve been living with pain, fatigue, and a long list of symptoms that no one seems to be able to explain – you’re not alone. Many of my patients come to me having spent years being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or simply told to push through […]
How to do a Hypermobility Test: Understanding the Beighton Score
What is Hypermobility? Hypermobility simply means that some or all of your joints move beyond the normal range expected for that joint. For many people, this flexibility is harmless; a natural variation often seen in dancers, gymnasts, various ethnicities or children. However, for others, hypermobility can come with pain, fatigue, instability, or repeated injuries, which […]
What Is Hypermobility? Symptoms, Causes & When It Matters
What is Hypermobility? Hypermobility refers to the ability of some or all of a person’s joints to move beyond the normal range of motion. This condition is often described as having loose joints or being “double-jointed”. Some patients describe it to me as “cracking or popping joints” or “feeling not well held together.” While many […]
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) symptoms and causes
What is Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)? Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is one of 13 types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), a group of connective tissue disorders that affect collagen and other extracellular matrix proteins that are responsible for giving our skin, joints, and blood vessels strength and flexibility [1]. hEDS is a complex and often misunderstood […]
Living with Hypermobility: A practical guide
Hypermobility means your joints move beyond the normal range. This can lead to pain, instability, fatigue, and even issues with digestion, circulation, and mental health. Because it affects different parts of the body, you may need to see a variety of healthcare professionals to help manage your symptoms. If you have General Joint Hypermobility (GJH) […]
Hypermobility treatments and effective pain management
If you or someone you know has Hypermobility, it means that your joints can move more than most people’s. This can be a cool party trick, but it can also come with some challenges. Exploring Hypermobility treatments is essential for maintaining joint stability and overall well-being. Let’s talk about how to manage and treat Hypermobility […]
How is Hypermobility and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) diagnosed?
If you have Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH), you’re not alone – it is a common condition, affecting anywhere from 2% to 57% of people [1]. This large variation in population percentages is due to differences in how Hypermobility diagnosis is done within each study, as well as differences in study populations, methods and criteria used. […]