02/09/2026
Hypermobility, HSD, hEDS… what does it all actually mean? 👀
You might have heard these terms thrown around, but they’re not all the same thing.
Hypermobility simply means that one or more of your joints can move through a greater range of motion than is typical.
Being hypermobile isn’t necessarily a problem plenty of people are hypermobile and have no symptoms at all
HSD (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder) - is when someone has symptomatic hypermobility that is affecting their day-to-day life, movement or wellbeing.
hEDS (hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) - is a specific connective tissue disorder that involves generalised joint hypermobility alongside other features and requires a clinical assessment.
For people experiencing symptomatic hypermobility, it can look very different from person to person: Joint pain, instability, recurrent injuries, dislocations, fatigue and poor sleep can all be part of the picture, alongside a range of other symptoms.
So
What can you actually do about it?
Strength training and regular, controlled movement can be a really valuable part of managing symptomatic hypermobility!!
Building strength can help your muscles provide more support around your joints, improve your control and confidence with movement, and make everyday activities feel more manageable.
It’s not about forcing your joints through their biggest possible range. It’s about building strength, control and stability within a range that feels appropriate for you!
And no, being hypermobile doesn’t mean you have to avoid the gym.
You may simply need the right exercises, appropriate adaptations and a gradual approach to progression rather than thinking you can everything at once, like everyone else!
Good NEWS IS, you don't have to figure it all out on your own🫶🏼
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