Author: bstein2

Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, Patrick Mahomes, and Shohei Ohtani are all athletes who have benefited from hypermobile joints. However, hypermobility can be both a blessing and a curse. Joint hypermobility, or “double-jointedness”, is when joints are able to move beyond their normal range of motion, and the connective tissue holding joints together is loose or weak. Most people with hypermobile joints do not experience any issues, but some suffer from ligament and tendon injuries, joint pain, tiredness, anxiety disorders, and bowel issues.