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Can Hypermobility Go Away With Age? The Complex Reality

Hypermobility is most common in children and young people and typically decreases with age as connective tissues naturally stiffen. However, the notion that hypermobility and its associated symptoms will simply go away with age is a myth and a significant oversimplification of a complex reality. For many, the decrease in joint flexibility is replaced by new challenges, including increased pain and joint instability due to cumulative wear and tear.

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How does hypermobility affect you as you age? Your guide to managing change

Approximately 10-15% of the population has some form of joint hypermobility, though its effects evolve significantly over a lifetime. What starts as a party trick of unusual flexibility often transitions into a more complex set of challenges as you age, requiring a strategic approach to health and wellness.

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How does hypermobility change as you age?

While up to 25% of people may have joint hypermobility to some degree, it is a common misconception that this flexibility simply fades with age. This authoritative guide explains how hypermobility changes throughout the lifespan, from childhood flexibility to the more complex challenges of older adulthood.

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Why is my hypermobility getting worse with age?

According to some research, while joint flexibility may decline with age, a significant percentage of hypermobile adults report increased pain and fatigue. This phenomenon is often rooted in the body's natural aging process interacting with underlying connective tissue laxity, which explains **why is my hypermobility getting worse with age?**.

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