In a nutshell
Some joints can move farther than in other people. This may be local or affect several joints and can be entirely symptom-free. Only additional problems such as pain or repeated instability may make high mobility a condition needing treatment.
Why does it happen?
Joint shape, ligaments, connective tissue, and muscular control jointly determine range of motion. High mobility alone proves neither a particular collagen disorder nor Ehlers–Danlos syndrome.
Frequency
High joint mobility is not unusual. Estimates differ by age, joints examined, and definition; symptom-free mobility is not equivalent to a hypermobility syndrome.
Frequency is a qualitative description, not your individual probability.
Is it normal?
Often a normal variation without pain or instability.
When to seek advice
Have repeated dislocations, severe pain, swelling, or marked fatigue medically assessed.
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Sources (1)
- Hypermobility spectrum disorders: A review (opens a new tab)
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