Explained in plain English

What is hypermobility?

Hypermobility means your joints are more flexible than usual, allowing them to move beyond a typical range. While some people have it without issues, for others, like the hundreds of thousands in the UK mentioned in the story, it can lead to painful conditions such as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), causing chronic pain, fatigue, and digestive problems.