Hypermobility joint syndrome (HJS) means your joints are “looser” than normal. It’s typically referred to as being double jointed. It is a common joint or muscle problem in children and young adults, ...

Autistic people are more likely to have hypermobile joints than the general population. This can lead to motor system difficulties and frequent joint injuries. The relationship is not well understood, ...

Joint hypermobility (JH) is common in the general population; however, in a subset of individuals, it progresses to a symptomatic disorder associated with chronic pain, fatigue, and functional ...

My doctor recently commented that I have loose joints. What does this mean? Loose joints is a term that's sometimes used to describe hypermobile joints. Joint hypermobility—the ability of a joint to ...

Hypermobile joints move beyond the typical range of motion. It’s common in young children, as their connective tissue isn’t fully developed. In rare cases, it may be a symptom of an underlying ...

People with double-jointed shoulders have unusual levels of flexibility in their shoulder joints. Having double-jointed shoulders may sometimes lead to chronic pain and injuries. “Double-jointed” is ...

A link has been found between joint hypermobility and the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence, according to a new study. Researchers found that young people with joint hypermobility ...

Most people think of flexibility as a good thing. Many women who are double-jointed or hyperflexible are often told they are lucky. But what happens when that flexibility starts causing pain, ...

Joint hypermobility syndrome or double jointedness means that a person’s joints bend more than usual. In some people, this can cause joint pain and injury. Share on Pinterest Jovo Jovanovic/Stocksy ...